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Independent evaluation of AML/CTF programme

Cth · AUSTRACSupports

The programme must be evaluated by an independent party (internal audit, external auditor, or consultant) at least once every three years, with a written evaluation report delivered to the governing body and the senior manager responsible under s.26P.

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Citation
AML/CTF Rules 2025 (Cth) Pt 5 Div 3 s 5-10 — Independent evaluations (read with AML/CTF Act 2006 s.26F(4)(f)(ii))
Read on legislation.nsw.gov.au →
Frequency
Annual
Binds
venue, board
Strategic tier
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