Stay ahead in Australia’s fast-growing online gambling industry with our focused AUSTRAC training course for Australia gambling professionals. We designed this course to help employees across the Australia gambling sector understand their AML/CTF responsibilities and strengthen their compliance knowledge.
Throughout the course, you will explore AUSTRAC’s role within Australia’s AML/CTF regime and understand how its regulatory framework applies to online gambling businesses. You will also learn about AUSTRAC’s enforcement powers and the serious consequences that non-compliance can create for gambling operators.
In addition, the course explains the key AML/CTF obligations that gambling providers must follow, including customer due diligence, reporting requirements, and recordkeeping responsibilities. You will learn how to identify suspicious activity and understand when and how to submit Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) effectively.
The training also focuses on applying a risk-based approach to AML/CTF compliance within gambling operations. As a result, you will build practical skills that help reduce financial crime risks and support safer gambling practices.
Beyond regulatory requirements, this course highlights the importance of creating a strong culture of compliance. You will explore how training, governance, and ongoing program improvements help businesses maintain effective AML/CTF controls and meet AUSTRAC expectations.
Whether you are new to the Australia gambling industry or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this course gives you the confidence and practical understanding needed to support a compliant, responsible, and secure gambling environment.
Course Objectives
- Understand AUSTRAC’s role and regulatory responsibilities in Australia’s AML/CTF regime.
- Explain how AUSTRAC’s framework applies to the online gambling industry.
- Understand AUSTRAC’s enforcement powers and the consequences of non-compliance.
- Support a culture of compliance through training, governance, and ongoing program improvement.
- Identify key AML/CTF obligations for gambling providers, including reporting, customer due diligence, and recordkeeping.
- Recognise and report suspicious activities, especially through Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs).
- Apply a risk-based approach to AML/CTF compliance in gambling operations.
