Solicitors overview

From 7 January 2025, solicitors are no longer regulated under the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 (FTR Act).

You do not need to submit reports about significant cash transactions of A$10,000 or more (or the foreign currency equivalent) that occur on or after 7 January 2025.

You still have an obligation to report transactions that occurred on or before 6 January 2025, and may have ongoing record-keeping obligations. Learn about your ongoing obligations following the repeal of the FTR Act, including how to submit a report.

You will have new obligations under amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). For important information about what you need to do and when these obligations commence, refer to our AML/CTF reform page.

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.

Last updated: 7 Jan 2025
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