Anti-money laundering & CTF

Lodge SMRs, TTRs ($10K+ cash), and IFTI reports via AUSTRAC Online.

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).

Reporting entities must designate an eligible AML/CTF compliance officer at management level and notify AUSTRAC.

AML/CTF Rules require detection + EDD on Politically Exposed Persons (foreign + domestic + international organisation).

Every reporting entity needs a documented AML/CTF program — an ML/TF risk assessment plus AML/CTF policies.

Identify and verify every customer (and beneficial owner) before providing a designated service.

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.

Reporting entities must have their whole AML/CTF program independently evaluated at least once every 3 years.

Proposed beneficial ownership register for unlisted companies and trusts — consultation through 2024-2025; commencement TBD.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.