We’ve expanded our education resources to help both existing and newly regulated reporting entities understand and meet their obligations.
Our new education platform brings together e-learning, webinars, videos and practical guidance in one place, making it easier to access the support you need.
Australia’s updated anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws took effect on 31 March 2026, introducing updated obligations for existing reporting entities.
While your core AML/CTF responsibilities remain the same, some obligations and requirements have been updated. Your core responsibilities will continue to include:
If your business is newly regulated under Australia's new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws, you must enrol with us by 29 July 2026.
As we reach the middle of 2026, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved together and acknowledge the significant milestone before us.
AUSTRAC intelligence has assisted the Western Australia Joint Organised Crime Task Force (WA JOCTF) to locate an alleged fugitive and charge three people over a plot to smuggle a wanted Queensland man out of Western Australia.
The Australian Government has committed more than $5 million over the next two years to strengthen Australia’s financial crime-fighting partnerships with Pacific nations.
The Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke said, “The key to fighting organised crime is to follow the money and that’s exactly what this will do.”
AUSTRAC has found the risk of money laundering and terrorism financing in the non-profit sector remains stable, with criminals continuing to exploit charities to move illicit funds in Australia and overseas.
Reporting to AUSTRAC is a key obligation for businesses regulated under Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. The information that we collect from these businesses plays a crucial role in protecting Australia from financial crime. It helps AUSTRAC and law enforcement agencies track down criminals through suspicious transactions and behaviour.
The Federal Court of Australia has imposed civil penalties of $50,000 and $45,000 respectively against Castra Licensee Pty Ltd (Castra) and Princeton Securities (NSW) Pty Ltd (Princeton) after they failed to pay infringement notices issued by AUSTRAC.
For the first time, Australia and Indonesia have joined forces in Jakarta for a week of action to combat child sexual exploitation (CSE), a crime that increasingly spans borders, platforms and financial systems.