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The Commonwealth government has released a consultation paper on proposed reforms to Australia's foreign bribery regime.

In Australia, a 'terrorist act' is defined under section 100.1 the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).

High-level overview of some of the changes introduced under the reforms.

SOCI Act expanded to 13 critical infrastructure sectors. Amendments discussed. Key requirements under new laws.

From 1 January 2016, relevant organisations will need to be fully compliant with these new due diligence procedures.

In the 2026-27 Budget, the Government announced a package of legislative, policy and practice reforms to further streamline and strengthen Australia's foreign investment framework.

Article discusses imminent trial of barrister over charges of conspiring to communicate secret information.

Hizballah is a listed terrorist organisation under Australian law, and it's an offence for any Australian to support it.

The AML/CTF regime addresses threats that money laundering and counter terrorism financing pose to national security.

The Australian government has introduced significant changes to its foreign investment review framework.

The Court found that a more sophisticated assessment was required to address potential threats to safety and security.

The second phase of New South Wales' most expansive overhaul of firearms regulation recently took place, marking the biggest leap in firearms and gun licence laws since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. The reforms are enshrined in the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (NSW), and were passed in an emergency sitting just days after the Bondi Beach terror attack in December 2025.

Outlines what Tranche 2 entities need to prepare, what the AUSTRAC Business Profile Form requires & how to ensure your AML/CTF compliance framework is ready.

Cormac Rothsey was arrested following an investigation by the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team, working with the AFP.

The whistleblower was imprisoned for exposing ADF war crimes in Afghanistan.

The new AML/CTF Act & Rules will come into effect on 31 March 2026 for all existing Reporting Entities.

Australia's financial sector has experienced significant transformation over the past decade through comprehensive regulatory reform, but regulatory clarity doesn't always create operational simplicity.