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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER-TERRORISM FINANCING ACT 2006 (NO. 169, 2006) - SECT 234

Simplified outline

                   The following is a simplified outline of this Part:

*       Proceedings do not lie against a person in relation to anything done, or omitted to be done, in compliance, or in purported compliance, with a requirement under this Act, the regulations or the AML/CTF Rules.

*       In proceedings for a contravention of this Act or the regulations, it is a defence if the defendant proves that the defendant took reasonable precautions, and exercised due diligence, to avoid the contravention.

*       Partnerships, trusts and unincorporated associations are to be treated as persons for the purposes of this Act.

*       This Act is not intended to affect the concurrent operation of State and Territory laws.

*       This Act does not affect the law relating to legal professional privilege.

*       A contravention of this Act does not affect the validity of any transaction.

*       Provision is made in relation to the making of reports to the AUSTRAC CEO etc.

*       Provision is made in relation to the performance of non‑judicial functions by magistrates.

*       This Act does not apply to a designated service specified in the AML/CTF Rules.

*       The AUSTRAC CEO may exempt a person from this Act, or modify the application of this Act to a person.

*       There is to be a review of the operation of this Act.

*       The Governor‑General may make regulations for the purposes of this Act.



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