Australia’s new anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing regime: Implications for the legal profession
What you'll learn
CPD areas: Ethics & professional responsibility; Substantive law; Practice management & business skills
Delivered by Juliana Warner, immediate past President of the Law Council of Australia and Chair of its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Working Group, this webinar will provide an overview of the new AML/CTF regime. It will cover the scope of the regime’s application to legal practitioners, the treatment of client legal privilege, AUSTRAC’s AML/CTF Program Starter Kits and regulatory priorities, and how the regime intersects with obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to the recording and can watch on demand from Thursday 28 May 2026.
Presenter: Ms Juliana Warner
2026/27 Criminal Law
CPD Series
This webinar is part of the 2026/27 Criminal Law CPD Series features eight recorded webinars led by experts from the University of Sydney and the legal profession.
The webinars share practical knowledge and experience, as well as the latest developments to enhance your expertise while meeting CPD requirements. You'll have the flexibility to access the content at your convenience, allowing you to engage at your own pace from any location at any time.
Enrolment options include:
- Enrol in individual webinars*
- Enrol in the entire series at a 27% saving compared to enrolling in webinars individually*
- Enrol in 5 or more webinars to receive a 10% discount
University of Sydney alumni and staff are eligible to receive a further 10% discount.
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Information for lawyers and barristers
If this educational activity is relevant to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim 1.5 MCLE/CPD points per webinar or 12 units for the full series. Practitioners are advised to check with the CPD governing body in their jurisdiction for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Find out about interstate accreditation.
This course is designed for lawyers and barristers aiming to meet their annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. It's also suitable for anyone interested in staying informed about the latest developments in criminal law.
This is a pre-recorded online webinar. Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to the recording and can watch on demand from Thursday, 27 February 2025.
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