Friday, November 17, 2006

Australia: Anti-Money Laundering And Counter-Terrorism Financing Reforms Introduced / Mondaq, 15 Nov 2006

http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=44304&searchresults=1
Alan Peckham and Connor Seenan (Freehills)
"The anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms were introduced into parliament today. The reforms consist of:
the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Bill 2006 (Bill), and
the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2006 (Consequential Bill).
The Bill aims to bring Australia into line with international best practice to deter money laundering and terrorism financing (see Explanatory Memorandum)."