Industry contribution levy
New AML/CTF reforms guidance has now been released. Until the laws change on 31 March 2026, we’ll maintain our guidance on existing obligations on these pages.
To understand your obligations from 31 March onwards, please refer to our reforms guidance.
The Industry Contribution levy (the Levy) is an annual payment that some reporting entities must pay. The levy is currently calculated to recover AUSTRAC’s annual appropriation funded expenses, including depreciation. Some expenses may be excluded from recovery, such as the recent funding received to support the implementation of the AML/CTF Act reforms. The levy is considered general taxation and is not subject to the Australian Government Charging Framework.
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Who pays the levy
If you have to pay the levy depends on:
- your earnings
- the number and value of transactions you’ve reported to us.
Usually, only medium to large businesses pay the levy. These are businesses with one or more of the following:
- earnings of A$100 million or more
- a large number of transaction reports relative to other entities
- a high total value of transaction reports lodged with AUSTRAC during a calendar year, relative to other entities.
If you receive an invoice from us, you must pay the levy.
How we calculate the levy
The amount we collect via the levy is based on our annual operating expenses. You can see how we calculate the levy each year.
Industry consultation
We regularly consult with industry groups and other interested people. We welcome submissions about the levy formula. When there is an open consultation about the industry contribution, you’ll find a link on this page.
What you need to do
To make sure you’re invoiced the correct amount you must:
- keep your business earnings up to date in AUSTRAC Online
- submit transaction threshold reports and international funds transfer instruction reports when required.
Paying your levy
You can pay your levy by:
- BPAY
- credit card
- electronic funds transfer (EFT).
You’ll find details of these payment methods on your invoice.
Pay your levy by credit card
You can pay your levy by credit card through the Reserve Bank of Australia's Government EasyPay service.
This is a secure service provided by the Reserve Bank of Australia via their payment gateway service provider, ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions.
You’ll need:
- a Visa, MasterCard or American Express card
- your reference number. You’ll see it as 'Ref' in the 'Payment options' section of your invoice.
Pay your invoice with Government EasyPay.
Credit card payment fee
You won’t be charged a fee for paying your levy invoice by credit card.
Government EasyPay processing times
Your payment needs to reach us on or before its due date. Transactions made on a weekend, national public holiday or after 6 pm AEST may be processed the next business day.
Transaction receipt
You’ll receive a receipt from Government EasyPay.
What to do if your invoice is wrong
If you believe we have invoiced you incorrectly, or for the wrong amount, complete and submit a levy dispute form (Word, 71KB).
Web Security
The protection and security of information that you provide on the Government EasyPay Online Service website is very important and strict industry standards are applied at all times.
Payment information that you enter when using this site is processed and stored in accordance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). This Standard has been developed by the PCI Security Standards Council which is an open global forum responsible for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection.
The information that you provide is protected through the use of Secured Socket Layer (SSL) 128 bit encryption. You will notice that the URL in your browser is "HTTPS" instead of "HTTP". This is because this security feature has been invoked. Your browser may also display a lock symbol on the bottom task bar line to indicate that a secure website is being used.
The storage of payment information on the host server used by this website is protected from external networks by the deployment of firewalls and proxy servers.
Privacy - Personal Information Collection Notice
The payment gateway service provider ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions via the Government EasyPay Online Service, may request personal information about a credit or debit card holder or digital wallet holder - to verify and/or process a transaction submitted by AUSTRAC, to send you information about a transaction (for example, a receipt) and for providing AUSTRAC or other parties in the payments system with information or reporting on transactions.
Individuals are entitled under Australian privacy law in certain circumstances to access, and seek correction of, personal information about them held by ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions. If you wish to access or update the personal information ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions holds about you, you can contact ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions Contact | ANZ Worldline. More information about access, data sharing, correction and complaints is in the ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions Privacy Policy Privacy Policy | ANZ Worldline.
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