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 — New AML/CTF Rules: key datesTranche 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.
- 31 Mar 2026 · Source: AUSTRAC — Summary of changes for current reporting entitiesEnrolment 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.
- 27 Dec 2025 · Source: AUSTRAC — Preparing for the changes if you're newly regulatedAUSTRAC's reforms guidance for the Tranche 2 sectors: where to start reading
AUSTRAC's reforms guidance covers professional services (accountants, lawyers, conveyancers, trust and company service providers), real estate and dealers in precious metals and stones, with sector starter kits promised for January 2026. What it covers and how to use it.