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AUSTRAC Tranche 2 Regulations
Australia’s AML/CTF reforms have arrived, extending anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations to thousands of businesses, including real estate professionals, lawyers, accountants, conveyancers, dealers in precious metals, stones and products, and trust and company service providers.
If your business is captured by the new regime, now is the time to act. You may need to develop an AML/CTF programme, complete an ML/TF risk assessment, and put in place robust due diligence, reporting and compliance controls.
Seamless AML helps Australian businesses navigate the new requirements with bespoke AML/CTF programmes, tailored policies and procedures, and independent compliance support.
Book a FREE CONSULTATION today to take the next step towards AML/CTF compliance.
Will Tranche 2 Reforms Apply to Your Business?
Australia’s AML/CTF reforms are here, with new obligations applying from 1 July 2026 to certain designated services provided by businesses in the following sectors:
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Real estate professionals, including agents, buyer’s agents and property developers
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Law firms and conveyancers
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Accounting and advisory firms
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Trust and company service providers
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Dealers in precious stones, metals and products
What Businesses Must Implement
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To comply with Australia’s AML/CTF obligations, affected businesses will need to establish and maintain:
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An AML/CTF programme
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An ML/TF risk assessment
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Customer due diligence procedures
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Ongoing customer due diligence and transaction monitoring processes
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Suspicious matter reporting procedures
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Staff training and compliance awareness measures
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Internal review and independent evaluation processes
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AUSTRAC enrolment
For many firms, this represents a significant operational, compliance and governance uplift. Newly regulated Tranche 2 businesses must be enrolled with AUSTRAC by 29 July 2026, with obligations commencing from 1 July 2026. Existing reporting entities that begin providing newly regulated designated services must update their AUSTRAC details rather than enrol again.
How Seamless AML Helps
Seamless AML supports Australian businesses with bespoke AML/CTF program development, independent reviews, ongoing compliance support and specialist AML consulting.
We work with you to build a practical and compliant AML/CTF framework tailored to your business. Our program development includes the ML/TF risk assessment, together with the policies, procedures and supporting documentation needed to meet regulatory expectations.
Our services include:
AML/CTF Program Development
Tailored AML/CTF programs incorporating the ML/TF risk assessment and the documentation required to support compliance.
Independent AML Reviews
Independent reviews designed to help meet regulatory requirements and provide assurance that your AML/CTF framework remains fit for purpose.
Ongoing AML Support
Continued support to help your business implement, maintain and strengthen its AML/CTF compliance framework.
AML Consulting
Practical AML/CTF advice and subject matter support across a wide range of compliance, risk and regulatory issues.
Why Businesses Choose Seamless AML
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Designed specifically for Australian and New Zealand AML regulations
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Practical frameworks tailored to the way your business actually operates
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Experience supporting regulated and newly regulated industries
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Bespoke documentation, not generic templates
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Ongoing AML/CTF support as your obligations evolve
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A trusted reputation, backed by 5-star client feedback
Why Businesses Choose Seamless AML
Regulatory deadlines for Tranche 2 implementation are approaching. Businesses that prepare early will be in a far stronger position to meet AUSTRAC obligations and avoid compliance risks.
Contact our team or use the form at the top for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Free Guide: AUSTRAC Tranche 2 Compliance Checklist
Download our free guide outlining the key steps you must take to prepare for AML compliance under the upcoming reforms.