AUSTRAC
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator and financial intelligence unit. Administers the AML/CTF Act, including Tranche 2 expansion from 1 July 2026.
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Obligations enforced
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Enforcement actions tracked
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Obligations enforced by AUSTRAC (10)
- criticalCWLTHSuspicious matter, threshold, and IFTI reporting to AUSTRAC
Lodge SMRs, TTRs ($10K+ cash), and IFTI reports via AUSTRAC Online.
- criticalCWLTHEnrol with AUSTRAC as a reporting entity
Tranche 2 entities must enrol with AUSTRAC within 28 days of first providing a designated service (29 July 2026 for services from 1 July 2026).
- criticalCWLTHDesignate an AML/CTF Compliance Officer
Reporting entities must designate an eligible AML/CTF compliance officer at management level and notify AUSTRAC.
- criticalCWLTHDetect + enhance due diligence on Domestic + Foreign PEPs
AML/CTF Rules require detection + EDD on Politically Exposed Persons (foreign + domestic + international organisation).
- criticalCWLTHMaintain a written AML/CTF program
Every reporting entity needs a documented AML/CTF program — an ML/TF risk assessment plus AML/CTF policies.
- criticalCWLTHCustomer due diligence (KYC) on every customer
Identify and verify every customer (and beneficial owner) before providing a designated service.
- highCWLTHBusiness records — 7-year retention (Corporations Act + tax)
Companies must retain financial + business records for 7 years.
- highCWLTHCrypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) — implementation 2026-2027
AU adopts the OECD CARF for crypto reporting; reporting expected from 2027, first international exchange ~2028 (per Dec 2025 MYEFO).
- highCWLTHIndependent review of AML/CTF program
Reporting entities must have their whole AML/CTF program independently evaluated at least once every 3 years.
- highCWLTHLodge the AUSTRAC annual compliance report (AML/CTF Act s 47)
Every reporting entity must lodge an annual compliance report with AUSTRAC; the first financial-year period runs 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, due by 30 September 2027.
Recent AUSTRAC enforcement
- infringement2026AUSTRAC begins issuing infringement notices to non-enrolled businesses
AUSTRAC has begun issuing infringement notices after identifying businesses that failed to enrol with AUSTRAC as required under Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration suspended — WORLDWIDE MONEY TRANSFER PTY LTD
WORLDWIDE MONEY TRANSFER PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC orders Cryptolink’s crypto ATMs offline
AUSTRAC has suspended Cryptolink Pty Ltd’s registration amid ongoing concerns about its compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Alsultan General Trading Pty Ltd
Alsultan General Trading Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- enforceable undertaking2026bet365 to overhaul AML systems under AUSTRAC enforceable undertaking
AUSTRAC will require online bookmaker, bet365, to strengthen its anti‑money laundering controls after identifying serious gaps in how it manages risk and reports suspicious activity.
- enforceable undertaking2026AUSTRAC finalises enforceable undertaking with Sportsbet
AUSTRAC has finalised its enforceable undertaking with Sportsbet Pty Ltd (Sportsbet) after the company addressed serious deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) controls.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Hafez Pty Ltd
Hafez Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Century Speed Pty Ltd
Century Speed Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — BA Digital Ventures Pty Ltd
BA Digital Ventures Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Svit Payments Pty Ltd
Svit Payments Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- civil penalty$45K2026Federal Court imposes penalties after businesses fail to pay AUSTRAC infringement notices
The Federal Court of Australia has imposed civil penalties of $50,000 and $45,000 respectively against Castra Licensee Pty Ltd (Castra) and Princeton Securities (NSW) Pty Ltd (Princeton) after they failed to pay infringement notices issued by AUSTRAC.
- civil penalty$50K2026Federal Court imposes penalties after businesses fail to pay AUSTRAC infringement notices
The Federal Court of Australia has imposed civil penalties of $50,000 and $45,000 respectively against Castra Licensee Pty Ltd (Castra) and Princeton Securities (NSW) Pty Ltd (Princeton) after they failed to pay infringement notices issued by AUSTRAC.
- external audit notice2026AUSTRAC steps in on suspected AML weaknesses at NSW club
AUSTRAC has ordered Bankstown District Sports Club Ltd to appoint an external auditor amid concerns its anti-money‑laundering (AML) controls may not be strong enough to stop organised crime exploiting poker machines and gambling venues.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Exclusive Services Pty Ltd
Exclusive Services Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration renewal refused — Aphrodite Healthcare Pty Ltd
Aphrodite Healthcare Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration renewal refused — Superpay Global Pty Ltd
Superpay Global Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration renewal refused — Tido Capital Pty Ltd
Tido Capital Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration renewal refused — Transfast Services Pty Ltd
Transfast Services Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Ghahremani Pty Ltd
Ghahremani Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Agility Capital Pty Ltd
Agility Capital Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration suspended — AQUARIUS AGE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
AQUARIUS AGE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- external audit notice2026AUSTRAC directs audit of payment platform over AML/CTF concerns
AUSTRAC has directed payment platform, MHITS Limited, to appoint an external auditor to assess whether it is meeting its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Self Custody Pty Ltd
Self Custody Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Jam Xchange Pty Ltd
Jam Xchange Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
- licence action2026AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Coinsec Australia Pty Ltd
Coinsec Australia Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.
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