Policy Policy Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)· Australia · 2026-07-01

Anti-money laundering and counter terrorism laws cover thousands more businesses

From 1 July 2026, Australia's AML/CTF laws have been expanded to cover tens of thousands more businesses, including real estate agents, lawyers, conveyancers, accountants, and dealers in precious metals and stones. Businesses providing designated services must have an AML/CTF program, an AML compliance officer, train staff, and be ready to report, and must enrol with AUSTRAC by 29 July 2026; registration is required only for certain higher-risk services such as remittance and virtual asset services.

Action date

2026-07-01

Authority

Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)

Country

Australia

Primary source:
https://www.austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/news/anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-laws-cover-thousands-more-businesses ↗

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