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Proceeds of Crime Regulations (Supervision and Enforcement) Amendment Act

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The Proceeds of Crime Regulations (Supervision and Enforcement) Amendment Act 2010 sets up a joint Board of the Bar Association and the Institute of Chartered Accountants to further prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. This Board will regulate both accounting firms and law firms and will be given powers to monitor these professionals. The role of the Financial Intelligence Agency to include securing compliance with AML and ATFL by non-financial businesses and professions designated by the Minister.

Tabled: 9 July 2010

House: Passed 19 July 2010

Senate: Passed 2 August 2010

Assent: 9 August 2010

Operative: 25 August 2010

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Last Updated (Thursday, 26 August 2010)