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Defence export controls (limitations on exporting "sensitive" Australian technologies) and patents are closely linked.

On 16 December 2005, the exposure draft of the long anticipated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) Bill (Bill) was released for public comment.

Structural and cultural change, rather than crime crackdown, is needed to end this trend of violence towards women.

The ACIC works with law enforcement partners to improve the national ability to respond to crime impacting Australia.

Export control reform is necessary in three countries to allow the AUKUS defence project to proceed without undue delay.

who may be affected by changes to the AML/CTF Act & actions they will need to take.

Law firms, real estate agents, property developers, conveyancers, accountants, trust and company service providers and precious commodities dealers (Tranche 2 entities), will need to comply with reporting entity obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering/ Counter-Terrorism Financing 2006 (Cth) (AML/CTF Act) from 1 July 2026. They will also need to enrol with AUSTRAC by 29 June 2026.

A 'hot tip' about the new internal dispute resolution reporting requirements and all the latest news from ASIC.

The Federal Government Budget released last night (12 May 2009) reflected the anticipated outcomes with general reductions in expenditure but some specific commitments consistent with recent media commentary.

His lawyer claims that he has been treated in a similar manner to prisoners detained on terrorism charges.

AUSTRAC guidelines encourage affected businesses to establish transparent communication with financial institutions.

The Act establishes a framework for the identification, mitigation, and management of money laundering and terrorism financing risks.

The budget projects Defence will deliver an overall contribution to budget savings of $5.5 billion over the next four years.

Threats of US extradition and conviction undermine press freedoms and international justice for journalists.

New South Wales law firms would be well advised to start preparing now — undertaking risk assessments, preparing policies and systems , and undertaking staff training.

While this bill does make it easier for our foreign spies to act abroad, it also permits agents to investigate locals.

What is a biosecurity emergency declaration? Breadth of directions. Basis of the current COVID-19 declaration & more.