Anti-Money Laundering: Information for the Profession

The Law Council has been actively engaged with the Government in representing the interests of the legal profession in relation to Tranches One and Two of the AML legislation and will continue to do so vigorously.

The Law Council will also continue working with its Constituent Bodies to provide information to legal practitioners in relation to AML/CTF obligations and issues.

Below are the materials prepared for the profession to date.

Materials

Years: 2011 , 2009 , 2008 , 2006

2011

•  Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Reporting Obligations of Legal Practitioners
  Information from AUSTRAC

2009

•  Anti-Money Laundering Guide for Legal Practitioners
  Law Council guide for lawyers

2008

•  RBA Guidance for Legal Professionals
  Financial Action Task Force guidance note
•  Legal Practitioners Reporting Obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorism Financing Act
  Law Council guide for lawyers

2006

•  Update on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Reforms for Legal Practitioners
  Law Council guide for lawyers