Australia
11 regulators · 6 instruments · 19 enforcement actions
Australia is an island continent and country in the Southern Hemisphere, comprising the mainland, Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands.
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VERIFIED 2 SEP 2026Australia is an island continent and country in the Southern Hemisphere, comprising the mainland, Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It's a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy, with King Charles III as head of state (represented by the Governor-General) and a Prime Minister as head of government. Canberra is the capital, while Sydney and Melbourne are the largest cities. Australia is known for its unique wildlife, vast Outback interior, and highly urbanized coastal population.
Key laws & regulations
All Laws & Regulations →| Instrument | Type | Year | Regulator | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPS 230 Operational Risk Management | Direction | 2026 | APRA | official |
| CPS 234 Information Security | Direction | 2019 | APRA | official |
| Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 | Act | 2006 | AUSTRAC | official |
| Corporations Act 2001 | Act | 2001 | ASIC | official |
| Privacy Act 1988 | Act | 1988 | OAIC | official |
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Recent enforcement
Open tracker →| Date | Entity | Regulator | Action | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited | APRA | Licence Action | official |
| Jul 2026 | ASX Limited | ASIC | Civil Penalty (Court-ordered) | official |
| Jun 2026 | Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited | ASIC | Civil Penalty (Court-ordered) | official |
| Jun 2026 | HSBC Bank Australia Limited | ASIC | Civil Penalty (Court-ordered) | official |
| Jun 2026 | Union Standard International Group Pty Ltd; Maxi EFX Global AU (EuropeFX); BrightAU Capital (TradeFred) | ASIC | Civil Penalty (Court-ordered) | official |
Latest news
All news →-
AUSTRAC Examines Western Union AML Controls and Transaction Monitoring
26 Sep 2026
Australia's financial intelligence unit has initiated a formal investigation into Western Union's anti-money laundering framework and compliance infrastructure. The regulatory examination focuses on the company's paymen…
Quick links — official sites
- ACCC — Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
- ASCS — Australian Cyber Security Centre
- APRA — Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
- ASIC — Australian Securities and Investments Commission
- ASX — Australian Securities Exchange
- ATO — Australian Taxation Office
- AUSTRAC — Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre
- DFAT — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- FWO — Fair Work Ombudsman
- OAIC — Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
- RBA — Reserve Bank of Australia