I'm a sole trader/micro business owner appointing myself as AML/CTF Compliance Officer — do I need to do a police check on myself?
No - what is required is a documented fit-and-proper assessment, with a National Police Check the most defensible single piece of evidence.
AUSTRAC doesn't strictly mandate a police check.
For the full answer, see What happens if I don't meet AUSTRAC's fit-and-proper requirements? Does my business have to shut down?.
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