CBA hosted an exclusive Lunch & Learn session where guest speakers explored the AML/CTF rules and how they would impact thousands of businesses.

AUSTRAC has now published updated Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing obligations.

These Tranche 2 reforms bring sectors like real estate, legal, accounting, trust and company service providers under AUSTRAC’s regulatory scope for the first time.

Host MC Shendon Ewans - CEO of Gobbill and Speakers John Bassillios – Partner at Hall & Wilcox together with Aaron Soh – MD & Compliance Consultant at Testudo Compliance Group, explained what has changed, what it means for our businesses, and how to prepare.

Key Start Dates:

Tranche 1 Updates (Existing Reporting Entities)

• 31 March 2026: Changes to AML/CTF obligations begin for current reporting entities.

Tranche 2 Entities (Newly Regulated Sectors)

• 31 March 2026: Enrolment opens for Tranche 2 entities.
• 1 July 2026: AML/CTF obligations commence for Tranche 2 entities.