Join a two-hour essential intensive on imminent changes to the AML/CTF Act 2006, set to impact legal practices across Australia. With the “Tranche 2” reforms now before Parliament, stay ahead of the curve with (fittingly) 2 of Australia’s apex AML minds, Edward Greaves (financial crime and proceeds of crime Barrister at Francis Burt Chambers) and Chris Douglas (former AFP Superintendent and AML consultant). Obtain all the practice tips on “Tranche 2” reforms from Australia’s 2 most distinguished AML experts.

 

Delve into:

• The new regulatory landscape for legal services, including mandatory registration with AUSTRAC
• Key obligations for compliance, including risk management policies and reporting requirements
• Insights on AUSTRAC’s enforcement approach and implications for unregistered services
• Practical tips and real-world case studies to guide your practice

Presenters

Edward Greaves, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Edward Greaves joined Francis Burt Chambers in Perth at the beginning of 2014. He practices in confiscations, proceeds of crime and criminal (financial and drug) cases. Edward is a recognised expert in the fields of proceeds of crime and criminal property confiscation. Edward acts for a diverse range of clients in these fields, including government, suspects, and third parties such as spouses, business partners and banks. Edward was awarded the Chief Justice's prize for best reader in his year. He also received the WA Bar Association's Essential Trial Advocacy Course Award for equal top performance in his year's Trial Advocacy course. Immediately prior to joining the bar Edward worked for the Commonwealth Government (as a Principal Legal Officer with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and then as Deputy Counsel with the Australian Federal Police). In the latter position he was conferred with a United States Attorney's Award for international criminal cooperation in a large confiscations case. Earlier in his career Edward worked for Christensen Vaughan (now Gadens) in corporate insolvency litigation. Edward graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2002. Edward is the Chair of the Courts Committee of the Law Society of Western Australia and a sessional arbitrator with WorkCover WA. In 2019 Edward appeared in the High Court in Lordianto v Commissioner of the AFP (2019) 266 CLR 273, an important decision in relation to the third-party protection in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Although his client was unsuccessful Edward’s construction of the words “third party” were adopted by the Court, expanding the protection beyond that contended for by the AFP.


Chris Douglas, Consultant, Malkara Consulting
Chris Douglas, a former Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer, brings over 31 years of experience in intelligence and operational roles in Sydney and Perth. His extensive investigations have included drug trafficking, human trafficking, organized crime, and significant fraud against the Australian government. At Malkara Consulting, Chris continues to enhance compliance frameworks with a focus on effective AML practices. Chris served as Chair of the Joint Operational Coordination Team in Perth, overseeing major drug operations and leading a multi-agency investigation that resulted in Australia’s largest cocaine seizure—nearly one tonne. Chris also established the Identity Security Strike Team in Perth, promoting collaboration among agencies to combat identity crime. He holds a Bachelor of Business Degree (Accounting) and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Management. Chris is a graduate of the 73rd Police Management Development Program and has completed specialized training with the Hong Kong Police. His contributions to law enforcement have been recognized with two Australia Day Medallions and the Australian Police Medal, awarded during the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2012.