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Biography
Doron Goldbarsht, LLB LLM (HUJI), PhD (UNSW), is an Associate Professor at Macquarie Law School, where he specialises in Financial Crime. Recognised as an authority in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) regulations, he is particularly noted for his expertise in compliance with the global AML/CTF regime and its intersection with financial innovation.
Dr Goldbarsht has an extensive body of published work, including:
- Australia's Financial Integrity: A Global Compliance Approach to AM/CTF (LexisNexis, 2025)
- Financial Crime, Law and Governance: Navigating Challenges in Different Contexts (Springer, 2025)
- Financial Crime and the Law: Identifying and Mitigating Risks (Springer, 2024)
- Financial Technology and the Law: Combating Financial Crime (Springer, 2021)
- Global Counter-Terrorist Financing and Soft Law: Multi-Layered Approaches (Edward Elgar, 2020)
His research spans books, journal articles, and book chapters, focusing on international AML/CTF standards and mechanisms for their effective implementation and compliance at national levels.
Dr Goldbarsht is the founder and Director of the Financial Integrity Hub (FIH), Australia's leading research center on financial crime. FIH unites experts from government, industry, and academia to mitigate financial crime risks and promote best practices.
Dr Goldbarsht is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and a Barrister of the Israel Bar, combining academic expertise with substantial practical experience as an international lawyer. His legal career began under the supervision of Israel's Deputy State Attorney in the Department for Special Security Affairs. He serves as a director for several companies, mentors start-ups, and provides expert opinions in legal proceedings, including for the Australian Federal Police (AFP), on matters involving compliance with the AML/CTF Act, reporting obligations of financial institutions, casinos, and other professionals, cryptocurrency exchanges, cross-border transactions, and compliance issues. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker at leading academic and industry events worldwide, where he shares insights on financial crime, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
Teaching Responsibilities
Academic Head, Graduate Certificate in Financial Integrity Law
Courses:
- LAWS5012 - Banking and Finance Law
- LAWS8600 - Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Law
- LAWS8700 - Financial Integrity in Action
Research Interests
Domestic, international, regional and comparative anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations; domestic compliance with international organisations’ binding and non-binding norms; and administrative and global administrative law.
Postgraduate Research Degree Supervision
Dr Goldbarsht supervises higher degree research (MRes and PhD) focusing on AML/CTF regulation and compliance.
Education/Academic qualification
Law, PhD, Thesis entitled ‘Multi-Layered Approaches to Counter Terrorist Financing: Norm Development and Compliance’., The University of New South Wales
Award Date: 18 Apr 2018
Law, LL.M, Thesis entitled ‘Democracies and Combating the Financing of Terrorism via Charitable Organizations’, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Award Date: 1 Jan 2010
Law, LL.B, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Award Date: 1 Jan 2008
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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The impact of AML/CTF regime under ‘Tranche II’ on the property sector in Australia
3/06/22 → 23/12/22
Project: Consultancy
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FINANCIAL INTEGRITY AND THE DARK WEB: THE DIGITAL WORLD OF FINANCIAL CRIME
1/04/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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UNPACKING THE COMPLEXITY OF OPEN BANKING IN AUSTRALIA: COMPETITION AND MONEY LAUNDERING RISKS
Goldbarsht, D. & Balasingham, B.
10/07/20 → 9/01/21
Project: Research
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NEW PAYMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, THE MOBILE INDUSTRY AND MONEY LAUNDERING RISKS
Goldbarsht, D., Selvadurai, N. & Leung, P.
1/05/20 → 15/02/21
Project: Research
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New Payment Products and Services (NPPS) and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) Risks
1/05/19 → 30/09/20
Project: Research
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Adapting director liability to modern AML/CTF compliance: risks and regulatory implications in Australia
Goldbarsht, D., 2025, In: Current Issues in Criminal Justice. 37, 2, p. 228-244 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Australia’s financial integrity: a global compliance approach to AML/CTF
Goldbarsht, D. & Nicolas, I., 2025, Chatswood, NSW: LexisNexis. 545 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Modernising Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime
Goldbarsht, D., 19 Mar 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: The Company Lawyer.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Registers of beneficial owners based on blockchain technology: implications for the accounting profession
Gilmour, P., Pandey, D. & Goldbarsht, D., May 2025, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 214, p. 1-10 10 p., 124051.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adapting confiscation and anti-money laundering laws to the digital economy: exploring the Australian interplay between proceeds and technology
Goldbarsht, D., 20 Mar 2024, In: Journal of Money Laundering Control. 27, 3, p. 472-488 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Highly Commended Finalist - Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Learning Innovation
Goldbarsht, Doron (Recipient), 21 Nov 2022
Prize: Teaching award
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Activities
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Private to Private: The Next Frontier of Financial Intelligence Sharing
Doron Goldbarsht (Speaker) & Timothy Goodrick (Speaker)
3 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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The AML/CTF Reform
Doron Goldbarsht (Speaker)
25 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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The oncoming AML/CTF train: International pressure reshaping insolvency practice
Doron Goldbarsht (Speaker)
1 Apr 2025 → 3 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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2nd Integrity Insight: Financial Crime Summit
Doron Goldbarsht (Participant)
29 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop or event series
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International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) (External organisation)
Doron Goldbarsht (Member)
10 May 2025 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
Press/Media
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AFP swoop highlights widespread money laundering in property
2/02/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Is your charitable donation supporting terrorism?
2/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Clyde & Co to probe unregulated financial products
29/10/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Impacts
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FATF Public Consultation
Doron Goldbarsht (Participant)
Impact: Economy impacts, Policy impacts, Society impacts
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Illicit Finance Roundtable at the British Consulate Sydney
Doron Goldbarsht (Participant)
Impact: Policy impacts
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Parliamentary inquiry. Extending AML/CTF reporting obligations to designated non-financial businesses and professions
Doron Goldbarsht (Participant)
Impact: Policy impacts
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SUBMISSION: Attorney-General’s Department
Doron Goldbarsht (Participant), Louise de Koker (Participant), Katie Benson (Participant) & Jamie Ferrill (Participant)
Impact: Policy impacts