Getting started
Check if you're regulated and need to enrol
We have 2 checkers to help you decide if you’re regulated and if you need to enrol or register.
Who and what we regulate
Learn which business activities and designated services we regulate.
Professional designated services
For lawyers, accountants, conveyancers, insolvency practitioners, financial advisers or professional services.
Legal profession program starter kit
Learn how our program starter kit can help you create an AML/CTF program for legal professionals.
Our regulatory expectations and priorities
Find out what our expectations are for reporting entities when implementing reforms.
Meeting your obligations
See all obligations
Learn how to use this guidance
Read this first to understand how to use our guidance and understand the language we use.
Your obligations
Learn what your AML/CTF obligations are and how they protect your business from misuse by criminals.
Enrol with us
Find out what you need to do to enrol with us and when it needs to be done by.
Your AML/CTF program
Learn how to develop, maintain and comply with your AML/CTF program.
Reporting to us
As part of your obligations, you must submit reports to us. Learn what they are and when to submit them.
Additional guidance
This guidance only applies to some businesses.
Consequences of not complying
Learn what happens when you don’t meet your obligations.
Education and resources
See all education and resourcesIndicators of suspicious activity for legal prof.
Learn what suspicious activity indicators to look for in the legal professionals sector.
Money laundering in Australia national risk assessment 2024
Terrorism financing in Australia national risk assessment 2024
Combating the sexual exploitation of children for financial gain
Proliferation financing in Australia national risk assessment 2022
Preventing trade-based money laundering in Australia
Preventing the criminal abuse of digital currencies
Detecting and stopping ransomware payments
Politically exposed persons - quick guide
Program starter kits
We’ve created program starter kits for legal professionals. Find out how to create your own AML/CTF program.