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AUSTRAC warns AI increasing risk of serious financial crimes
Criminals are increasingly using AI in their money laundering playbook, increasing the scale and sophistication of financial crimes, AUSTRAC has warned.
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Norton Rose nabs infrastructure partner from Sidley Austin
Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed a partner from US firm Sidley Austin to join its Asia Pacific energy and infrastructure practice. 
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McCullough Robertson nabs Ashurst partner for construction team
McCullough Robertson has lured a partner from Ashurst who has advised the Queensland government on the 2032 Olympic Games.
Lander & Rogers nabs Corrs finance partner
Lander & Rogers has nabbed a finance partner from Corrs Chambers & Westgarth, who says his clients have been enthusiastic about his shift to a somewhat smaller firm. 
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Western Sydney Airport metro contractor dumped as probe referred to NACC
A major contractor on the Western Sydney Airport Metro project has been terminated as a corruption investigation into supply chains is referred to police and a number of agencies, including NACC.
ASIC warns companies to step up cyber compliance amid AI threats
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has warned market participants to strengthen their cyber resilience in the face of new threats posed by AI, just months after the regulator secured its first penalty against a company over cyber failures.
AUSTRAC has ‘serious concerns’ about Tabcorp’s compliance
AUSTRAC has opened an investigation into betting company Tabcorp’s compliance with anti-money laundering laws. 
Ten, Lisa Wilkinson headed to 10-day hearing over Lehrmann costs
Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson are heading for a two-week hearing in October over coverage of the presenter’s legal expenses incurred in defending Bruce Lehrmann’s unsuccessful defamation case.
Canva pays $792,000 for late financial reports
Online design tool Canva has paid $792,000 in infringement notices for allegedly failing to lodge financial reports on time for four of its companies.
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Inland Rail project cut drastically after costs blow out to $45B
The federal government has scaled back the freight Inland Rail project after a report found the project, which would run Melbourne to Brisbane, would cost $45 billion.