AML/CTF (Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing)

Federal regime requiring reporting entities to detect and report financial crime.

The AML/CTF Act 2006 (Cwlth) regulates Australian businesses that provide 'designated services' — banking, securities, gambling, remittance, digital currency, and (from 1 July 2026) Tranche 2 sectors including real estate, accounting, legal, conveyancing, TCSPs and precious metals dealers. Administered by AUSTRAC.