From 1 July 2026, Australia’s new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws apply to more businesses.
The reforms may apply to you if you provide designated services as a:
- legal professional
- accountant
- conveyancer
- real estate professional
- dealer in precious metals, stones and related products.
By now, you should have the right people, processes and controls in place to meet your new AML/CTF obligations, including having an AML/CTF program. You must apply to enrol with us through AUSTRAC Online no later than 28 days after the day you start providing a designated service. You can read more about how to enrol and your AML/CTF obligations.
We understand that navigating through your new obligations can seem overwhelming. That’s why we have developed a list of practical resources, tools and guides to support you at every stage of your AML/CTF compliance journey.
This article will help you identify key resources and what to access and when, from start to finish.
Resources that help you understand your AML/CTF obligations
- AML/CTF essential webinar recordings(external link): this 4-part series is designed to help you prepare for your AML/CTF obligations
- Introduction to AML/CTF e-learning module(external link): introduces AML/CTF fundamentals, key money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing (ML/TF) concepts, the role of reporting entities, how criminals exploit the financial system and the impacts of financial crime.
- AML/CTF program quick guide:a quick guide to the key components of an AML/CTF program.
You can access the full list of resources that help you understand your AML/CTF obligationson our website.
Resources that help you build your AML/CTF program
- Program starter kits: co-designed with industry to help small businesses develop an AML/CTF program.
- Program starter kits videos(external link): this 4-part video series provides an overview of the program starter kits (starter kits). It explains how to use them and guides businesses through the starter kit lifecycle to customise, implement and maintain policies on ML/TF risk, personnel and customers.
- Recording: conducting your risk assessment webinar(external link):a webinar that takes REs through the practical steps of a ML/TF risk assessment.
- Governance e-learning module(external link): provides in-depth information on AML/CTF governance, roles and responsibilities, with scenario-based learning and knowledge checks.
- Governance framework animated video(external link): explains governance expectations for boards, senior managers and key personnel.
