I am a qualified accountant (CPA), certified fraud examiner (CFE), and a member of the Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

Career highlights

In my professional experience of over 30 years, I have:

• Led complex investigations into irregular trading activities within major Australian banks.
• Advised on AML program uplifts and remediations at major Australian financial institutions and gaming organisations, many in response to Austrac actions including enforceable undertakings (EUs) and litigation.
• Appointed as an auditor by Austrac under a Section 162 notice.
• Advised one of Australia’s largest banking institutions around matters relating to the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry.
• Conducted over 100 AML “independent reviews” for Australian clients as required under Chapter 9 of the AML rules.
• Established whistleblower lines and other infrastructure with corporate clients, advising on issues raised, and investigating whistleblower complaints as required.
• Investigated and detected fraud and corruption incidents within major mining, transport, infrastructure, health and government clients, including international anti bribery and corruption (ABAC) engagements.
  
  

• The AML/CTF challenge for gatekeepers
  

  The Australian AML/CTF regime has been extended to include gatekeeper professionals (such as lawyers, accountants and real estate agents). This article provides practical guidance as to what these gatekeeper entities need to consider and how challenging operationalising these changes can be.

• Imminent changes to tipping off prohibitions in AML/CTF Act
  

  We explore the upcoming changes to Section 123 of AML/CTF Act promising easier information sharing to overcome current tipping off hurdles.

• Key features of an AML/CTF risk assessment
  

  Considering recent regulatory changes and global guidance

• AUSTRAC's AML/CTF enforcement - Clubs and EGM operators
  

  AUSTRAC sued Mounties over alleged flaws in their AML/CTF Program, poor monitoring, vendor reliance and governance deficiencies. Clubs must adopt risk-based controls, reviews and training measures.

• AML/CTF: Navigate your compliance journey
  

  A complete overhaul of Australia’s AML/CTF regime is in train.  Changes for providers of existing designated services take effect from 31 March 2026. By 1 July 2026 tens of thousands of new entities will also be regulated for the first time.

• AML/CTF: The countdown to commencement
  

  Commencement dates are fast approaching for changes to Australia's AML/CTF regime. We explore the latest updates on the changes that take effect from 31 March 2026 for existing reporting entities and from 1 July 2026 for newly regulated entities.