Key points
- From 1 July 2026, AML/CTF obligations will apply to accountants, lawyers, real estate agents, and trust service providers, requiring AUSTRAC registration and compliance.
- Businesses must implement a tailored AML/CTF program with defined governance roles, risk assessments, and customer due diligence processes.
- Early preparation is essential, as off-the-shelf solutions won’t suffice and non-compliance could lead to penalties and reputational risk.
Meet your compliance obligations with confidence.
Major updates to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act are coming in 2026, expanding compliance requirements to new sectors including legal and accounting firms. If you’re unsure how these changes will impact your business or what actions to take, this session is designed to help. Watch the practical and informative discussion with Keddie Waller, AML/CTF Project Manager at HN Law.
This is your chance to gain clarity on how the legislation applies to your business and what you need to do now to prepare.
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