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:
- 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.
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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The content on this website is general and is not legal advice. Before you make a decision or take a particular action based on the content on this website, you should check its accuracy, completeness, currency and relevance for your purposes. You may wish to seek independent professional advice.