AUSTRAC is Australia’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator. This Australian Government statutory agency is responsible for detecting, deterring and disrupting criminal abuse of the financial system, to protect the community from serious and organised crime. Through regulation and intelligence capabilities, AUSTRAC collects and analyses financial reports and information to generate financial intelligence. This vital information about potential criminals and criminal activity contributes to our national security and law enforcement investigations.
AUSTRAC’s purpose is to build resilience in the financial system and use financial intelligence and regulation to disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crime.
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non-corporate Commonwealth entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Primary body
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
GGS
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Materiality
Small
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PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
PO Box K534, Haymarket NSW 2140
Current single executive appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chief Executive Officer | Mr. Brendan Thomas | 29 January 2024 | 28 January 2029 |
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