What’s coming soon to help you
Learn what we’re doing to help your business adapt to reforms to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act).
On this page:
- New Rules (from August)
- Core guidance (from October)
- Sector-specific guidance and starter program kits (from December)
- More resources
There are significant changes coming to how we regulate, with a much stronger focus on a risk-based approach.
We’re busy developing materials to help support you through this important transition.
New Rules (from August)
In August, we’ll publish the new Rules that will sit under the reformed AML/CTF Act. These Rules will have more details about what your obligations are.
We’ve consulted widely with industries to make sure these Rules are practical and reflect the realities of operating your business.
Core guidance (from October)
In October, we’ll publish guidance that will help you:
- understand the changes
- begin developing your AML/CTF program
- understand what your obligations are and how AUSTRAC interprets them
- learn how to meet your obligations, including reporting requirements.
For new regulated businesses, known as tranche 2 entities, the guidance will also help you:
- understand the money laundering and terrorism financing risks your business faces, and
- determine which of your services will be regulated.
The guidance will be catered to a range of capabilities, including:
- basic guidance that provides a general overview of your obligations, why they are important and how you can determine if you are regulated
- in-depth guidance that explains the key aspects of your obligations and how you can meet them, outlining AUSTRAC’s expectations and addressing key issues raised by industry bodies.
Sector-specific guidance and starter program kits (from December)
In December, we’re publishing guidance for tranche 2 entities, including dedicated guidance for:
- accountants
- lawyers
- real estate professionals – including real estate agents, buyers agents and conveyancers
- dealers in precious metals, stones and products – particularly jewellers.
This guidance will be tailored to each sector, including sector-specific examples and addressing key issues raised by industry bodies.
Small, low-complexity businesses in these industries will be able to access starter program kits. These kits will help your business develop:
- a money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) risk assessment
- AML/CTF policies.
These kits are being developed in consultation with industry bodies.
Further sector-specific guidance for other industries will follow in 2026.
More resources
We’re committed to supporting all reporting entities through new education resources, including:
- videos
- webinar recordings
- fact sheets.
You can find them on our education and guidance page.
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