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As a result of reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime, legal practices that provide designated services will have new regulatory obligations as of 1 July 2026. These services are defined in section 6 of the amended AML/CTF Act and include, for example, assisting a client with a property transaction, assisting a client to buy or sell a business or selling or transferring a shelf company. The Law Society’s self-paced course Preparing your practice for Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime will assist you to prepare your practice for changes to Australia’s AML/CTF legislation. It is suitable for a wide range of audiences, including early career lawyers, senior staff needing to engage with the day-to-day management of AML/CTF compliance, and principal practitioners. The course comprises 12 chapters and will help you to understand:
Our on-demand interactive courses allow you to save your progress and learn to your own schedule. Courses include interactive and engaging content, knowledge checks and links to essential resources. Preparing your practice for Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime features the expertise of the AML/CTF Reference Group of the Law Society of NSW, and is delivered by Bobbie Wan, Head of Regulatory Policy and Strategy at the Law Society of NSW. This course is offered complimentary to the legal profession. |
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| Created in March 2025 | |
| Developed by the AML/CTF Reference Group of the Law Society of NSW. Delivered by Bobbie Wan, Head of Regulatory Policy and Strategy at the Law Society of NSW | |
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Preparing your practice for Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime – on-demand interactive
| 1 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
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Strengthening your legal practice against money laundering and terrorism financing risks – on-demand interactive course
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Money laundering is a serious crime designed to obscure the criminal origins of funds by making those proceeds appear to have come from legitimate sources. It facilitates many serious crimes, including the financing of terrorist acts, terrorists and terrorist organisations. Every one of these crimes harms innocent and vulnerable people. Are you aware of the legal practice risks and your professional obligations relating to money laundering (ML) and terrorism financing (TF)? Do you know how to identify and manage red flags to strengthen your practice? The Law Society’s self-paced course will give you the knowledge to understand:
Our on-demand interactive courses allow you to save your progress and learn to your own schedule. Courses include interactive and engaging content, knowledge checks and links to essential resources. There are two parts to this course, comprising 21 chapters in total. This course features the expertise of the AML/CTF Reference Group of the Law Society of NSW, and is delivered by Bobbie Wan, Team Leader, Professional Support and Regulatory Policy, Law Society of NSW. It is based on the Law Council of Australia’s National Legal Profession Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Guidance, published 28 June 2024. This course is offered complimentary. |
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| Created in August 2024 | |
| Developed by the AML/CTF Reference Group of the Law Society of NSW Presented by Bobbie Wan, Team Leader, Professional Support and Regulatory Policy, Law Society of NSW | |
See this link for the Law Society's newest course on preparing your practice for the anti-money laundering regime: https://www.lawinform.com.au/blocks/androgogic_catalogue/index.php?q=43043 |
2 CPD units