2024
Property transactions are to be included in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
AUSTRAC opens first round consultation on draft Rules.
2025
AUSTRAC’s first round of public consultation on the new AML/CTF Exposure Draft Rules closed.
AUSTRAC opened the final round of consultation for its draft Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Rules 2025 on 19 May 2025 and closed on 27 June 2025.
AUSTRAC released the final Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Rules following public consultation. These reforms complete a major overhaul of Australia’s AML/CTF framework, introducing key changes such as updated group compliance structures and simplified customer due diligence requirements.
AUSTRAC to engage in industry working groups for sector-specific guidance between October and December 2025.
2026
Choose your AML solution provider or develop internal compliance. Implement processes, tools, and training to prepare your business ahead of 1 July 2026.
Enrolment opens for newly-regulated sectors (tranche 2 entities).
AML/CTF obligations commence for Tranche 2 entities, marking the start of new compliance requirements. From this date, newly captured businesses must meet reporting, customer due diligence, and governance obligations under the updated framework
