Economy-wide Cash Payment Limit
12 August 2019
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) supports the Government’s introduction of an economy-wide cash payment limit to businesses for goods and services. Having a taxation system that is robust and one that meets community expectations is vital and we recognise the importance of this initiative to the integrity of our tax system.
Download PDFAustralian Law Reform Commission Corporate Crime Inquiry
17 May 2019
It is important that any consideration of the liability of individuals for corporate misconduct take account of the various avenues pursuant to which individuals might be personally liable for corporate misconduct under the law as it stands.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association’s submission on AUSTRAC’s Industry Contribution 2017-18
23 June 2017
The ABA provided AUSTRAC with comments on its consultation paper - Industry Contribution 2017-18.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on the Proposed AML/CTF Rules amendments
23 May 2017
The ABA provided AUSTRAC with comments regarding the proposed AML/CTF Rules amendments resulting from the Review of the AML/CTF Act.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on Increasing transparency of the beneficial ownership of companies.
20 March 2017
The ABA lodged a submission with Treasury on Increasing transparency of the beneficial ownership of companies.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on Enhancing Australia’s AML/CTF regime.
15 February 2017
The ABA provided the Attorney-General's Department with comments on Enhancing Australia's AML/CTF regime: Phase 1 amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on Options for regulating lawyers, conveyancers etc.
27 January 2017
The ABA provided the AGD with comments on the industry consultation: Options for regulating lawyers, conveyancers, accountants, high-value dealers, real estate agents and trust and company service providers.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on draft consultative approach for AML/CTF Rule amendments.
19 December 2016
The ABA appreciated the opportunity to provide AUSTRAC with comments on the draft consultative approach for AML/CTF Rule amendments.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association’s submission on the review of the AML/CTF regime
14 November 2016
The ABA lodged a submission with the Attorney-General's Department on the Industry Consultation Draft: Project Plan "Implementation of the recommendations from the statutory review of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime". The ABA remains fully supportive of the implementation of all 84 recommendations from the statutory review of the AML/CTF financing regime.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission to AUSTRAC Industry Contribution 2016-17: Stakeholder Consultation Paper
3 June 2016
The ABA provided comments to AUSTRAC on the Industry Contribution for 2016-17 and suggested they be read in conjunction with the submissions provided on 23 July 2014, 24 October 2014, 17 December 2014, and 26 August 2015.
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