AML/CTF regulation in Australia

About AML/CTF in Australia

Financial services organisations play a vital role in Australia’s AML/CTF framework – they’re at the frontline of actions to interrupt the work of criminals who want to use financial systems for money laundering or terrorism financing. AUSTRAC aims to build resilience in the financial system and use financial intelligence and regulation to disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crime.

We offer three tiers of training covering AML/CTF. Learn More.

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Our General Corporate Compliance modules are designed for enterprise wide training, offering bite-sized modules (30-45 minutes), the perfect study duration, balancing convenience with learning. Contextualised specifically for Financial Services.

About our AML/CTF regulation in Australia module

In this module we explore legislative frameworks that guides financial institutions and their work to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing, as well as the steps you can take to support these activities.

You should give all your relevant employees regular AML/CTF risk awareness training, including board members, directors, operational staff, contractors and consultants who are involved in providing designated services to your customers, in line with your ML/TF risk assessment. AUSTRAC Employee AML/CTF risk awareness training.

This module will help you understand the importance of some of the reports and actions you must consider in your work.

The relevant laws and regulations governing these requirements are:

Program Content

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain what money laundering and counter-terrorism financing are
  • Identify the regulatory instruments and the regulatory body in charge of managing Australia’s response to AML/CTF
  • Outline your responsibilities to identify your customers
  • Explain your responsibility to monitor and report on transactions.

What you will learn

Who is this course for?

  • Any financial representatives who must be trained to adhere to financial services-specific regulation and industry codes with respect to conduct.

Units of Competency

Pre-requisite

Recognition of Prior Learning

Certification

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The general corporate compliance suite is a curated library of engaging online modules designed to help employees across your organisation understand their responsibilities and feel equipped to uphold the regulatory and conduct standards that apply to their role. Developed specifically for the Australian financial services sector, each module is instructionally designed for maximum engagement and knowledge retention.  

The team at FEP understands that effective compliance training is not just about delivering regulatory content; it's about creating learning that is engaging, relevant and impactful for organisations and their employees. We design training experiences that resonate with individuals, ensuring they gain practical knowledge and skills that are immediately applicable to their roles.
What will I learn in this workshop?2026-07-15T18:59:10+10:00

The workshop combines regulatory updates with practical compliance guidance, helping Responsible Managers better understand their obligations and strengthen their governance framework.

Topics include:

Credit regulation and licensing

Understand the current regulatory framework governing Australian Credit Licensees and ASIC’s expectations of Responsible Managers.

The role and responsibilities of a Responsible Manager

Explore what ASIC expects Responsible Managers to do in practice and how to effectively discharge your responsibilities.

Regulatory priorities

Understand the emerging issues and compliance risks currently attracting regulatory attention.

Recent ASIC regulatory outcomes

Review recent enforcement actions and regulatory outcomes with a focus on the role Responsible Managers played – and the lessons every licensee should learn.

Accountability and governance

Strengthen your oversight, governance and compliance framework through practical examples and proven approaches.

Managing your ongoing obligations

Learn practical tips for staying across your obligations, maintaining effective records and meeting your reporting responsibilities.

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