Updates
AML/CTF news and updates for Australian businesses
What changed, when, and what it means for a small business: AUSTRAC guidance, new rules, deadlines and enforcement, summarised with links to the source.
- 01 July 2026 · Source: AUSTRAC — Reforms to the AML/CTF regimeTranche 2 obligations commenced on 1 July 2026: what a small firm should have in place now
Accountants, real estate agents, lawyers, conveyancers and dealers in precious metals became AML/CTF reporting entities on 1 July 2026. The checklist for the first months.
- 15 May 2026 · Source: AUSTRAC — Guidance for Tranche 2 sectorsAUSTRAC published sector guidance for each Tranche 2 profession: where to start reading
AUSTRAC's guides for accountants, real estate professionals, legal practitioners, conveyancers, trust and company service providers and dealers in precious metals. What they cover and how to use them.
- 31 Mar 2026 · Source: AUSTRAC — AML/CTF Rules and reform guidanceEnrolment opened on 31 March 2026, and the reformed rules commenced for existing reporting entities
From 31 March 2026 Tranche 2 businesses could enrol with AUSTRAC ahead of 1 July, and existing reporting entities moved to the reformed program, due diligence and tipping-off rules.