Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)

Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is Australia's anti-money laundering regulator and specialist financial intelligence unit. In their regulatory role, they oversee compliance with the reporting requirements of the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 by a wide range of financial services providers, the gambling industry and others. In their intelligence role, they provide financial transaction reports information to Australian, State and Territory law enforcement and revenue agencies.

http://www.austrac.gov.au/

Banking

Putting your money into a bank account doesn't mean you can forget about it. It's your money so you should make sure it is being looked after in the way you want. Includes information on types of accounts; using your account; what you can expect from banks and how to make a complaint about your bank

http://www.moneysmart.gov.au/managing-my-money/banking

Credit Ombudsman Service

The Credit Ombudsman Service Limited (COSL) is the external dispute resolution scheme for the financial services industry, approved by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). This service can resolve complaints with members including credit unions and building societies, non-bank lenders, mortgage and finance brokers, financial planners and a wide range of other financial services and product providers.

http://www.cosl.com.au/

Exchange rates

Current exchange rates as listed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

http://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/tables/index.html#exchange_rates

Financial Ombudsman Service

The Financial Ombudsman Service brings together three separate external dispute resolution schemes: the Banking and Financial Services Ombudsman, the Financial Industry Complaints Service, and the Insurance Ombudsman Service. This service provides accessible, fair and independent dispute resolution for consumers and financial services providers.

http://www.fos.org.au/

First Home Owner Grant

The First Home Owner Grant scheme is a joint Australian and State Government initiative to help first home owners. The grant provides a $7000 benefit to eligible applicants. Each State and Territory Revenue Office is responsible for administering the grant in their respective jurisdiction. This site includes links to the various revenue offices.

http://www.firsthome.gov.au/

First home saver accounts - MoneySmart

If you are saving for your first home, a first home saver account is a good way to help you reach your goal. The government will contribute an extra amount that is a percentage of your savings each year. These accounts have a few rules so it's important to make sure they are right for you.

http://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-my-money/banking/savings-accounts/first-home-saver-accounts

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) main responsibility is monetary policy. Other major roles are maintaining financial system stability and promoting the safety and efficiency of the payments system. The Bank is an active participant in financial markets, manages Australia's foreign reserves, issues Australian currency notes and serves as banker to the Australian Government.

http://www.rba.gov.au/

Royal Australian Mint (RAM)

The Royal Australian Mint produces Australia's decimal coinage and also manufactures medals, medallions, seals and tokens for private and public sectors and sporting and tourism groups, both nationally and internationally.

http://www.ramint.gov.au/

SuperSeeker lost superannuation search

Do you have any lost superannuation? You can use the SuperSeeker tool to look for lost super in real time.

http://australia.gov.au/service/superseeker-lost-superannuation-search

Unclaimed money search

You may have money stashed away which you've forgotten about, or didn't know you had. Search records of unclaimed money from bank accounts, company shares and life policies and see how to lodge a claim.

http://australia.gov.au/service/unclaimed-money-search