Check if you may be regulated
From 1 July 2026, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) law will be extended to certain services typically provided by:
Including:
- real estate agents and property developers
- dealers in precious stones, metals and products
- lawyers
- conveyancers
- accountants
- trust and company service providers.
Additional virtual asset-related services will also come under AML/CTF law from 31 March 2026. To check if your business may be regulated under this expansion of Australia’s AML/CTF law, answer some questions about the services your business provides. You may have AML/CTF obligations if you provide one of the listed services and also have a geographical link to Australia. We published reforms guidance in October 2025 to assist businesses. Sector-specific guidance for tranche 2 entities will be released at the end of January 2026. Learn more about new industries and services to be regulated.
New laws are coming. Find out now if your business will be regulated and what steps you’ll need to take to stay compliant.