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Tainted treasures: Money laundering risks in luxury markets

From Ukraine to Tunisia and Brazil, large-scale cases of grand corruption in recent years have involved the acquisition of luxury property, vehicles and goods. This report examines the risk of luxury goods and assets being used to launder the proceeds of corruption, including in the art world and the marketplaces for super-yachts, precious stones and jewels, high-end apparel and accessories, and real estate.

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Australia|Beneficial ownership|Submission
Joint submission: Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registries Stabilisation and Uplift) Bill 2026

May 27, 2026

Download As the Federal Government continues to work towards the establishment of a beneficial ownership register, Transparency International Australia and the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, has provided additional input into the legislation and its review. This document, submitted to...

Australia|Beneficial ownership|Submission
Joint submission: Registry stabilisation and uplift draft legislation consultation

February 10, 2026

Download Following the announcement in October 2025 that the Australian Government has committed to the development of a single beneficial ownership register, draft legislation was opened for consultation in December 2025. This submission outlines the priorities of Transparency International Australia and the Uniting Church...

Australia|Beneficial ownership|Position paper
Position paper: Beneficial ownership

April 30, 2025

Download Who benefits from the company behind the company? The public has a right to know. Without full transparency, we cannot follow the money, we cannot scrutinise companies with poor track-records, and we cannot know who ultimately benefits from important contracts. Without transparency we...