This month, we bring you important updates and resources designed to help your business navigate the complex anti-bribery landscape. Read our 2025 September Bulletin to stay up to date with news and resources in September. Get updates straight to your inbox by subscribing here September Update – Bribery Prevention Network Find legal outcomes, key resources and upcoming Continue reading
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AUSTRAC table new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules 2025 (the Rules) in Parliament
Posted on August 31, 2025
On 29 August 2025 AUSTRAC tabled the new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules 2025 (the Rules) in Parliament. This follows a 2 stage public consultation process on the new Rules. You can find the new Rules on the Federal Register of Legislation. You can also find an Explanatory Statement to help you: The new Rules The new Rules provide Continue reading
TerraCom to pay $7.5 million after ASIC whistleblower action
Posted on August 28, 2025
“TerraCom Limited (TerraCom) will pay a penalty of $7.5 million for whistleblower victimisation, following Federal Court proceedings brought by ASIC. This is ASIC’s first enforcement outcome for contraventions of whistleblower provisions. ASIC’s case concerned two ASX announcements made by TerraCom on 14 February 2020 and 3 April 2020, and an open letter it published to Continue reading
NACC secures conviction of corrupt airport official
Posted on July 29, 2025
The former Executive Procurement Manager at Western Sydney Airport has been sentenced for soliciting a bribe of approximately $200,000 during a contract procurement process. Sajish Erasery was convicted of soliciting a corrupt commission contrary to section 249B of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), following an earlier guilty plea. He was sentenced to a 2-year term of imprisonment, Continue reading
Support the Bribery Prevention Network in 2026 – 2027
Posted on July 9, 2025
The Bribery Prevention Network is seeking Expressions of interest from organisations that are committed to building a culture of integrity and transparency in Australian business. Becoming a Contributor Organisation reflects your organisation’s leadership, values, and commitment to a business environment where bribery has no place. This is an opportunity to be a part of a Continue reading
IT contractors sentenced in $4.1m SFO case – New Zealand’s largest private sector corruption case
Posted on June 30, 2025
Two IT contractors for Spark New Zealand Ltd were today sentenced to three years’ imprisonment in the Auckland High Court for their roles in a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) bribery and corruption case involving more than $4 million in kickbacks. In April 2023 the SFO filed charges against the IT contractors, both of whom are Continue reading
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- 17/09/2025: September 2025 Update
- 31/08/2025: AUSTRAC table new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules 2025 (the Rules) in Parliament
- 30/06/2025: IT contractors sentenced in $4.1m SFO case – New Zealand’s largest private sector corruption case
- 17/06/2025: June 2025 Update
- 20/02/2025: New federal political donation laws in Australia