AUSTRAC has undertaken a series of regulatory actions in 2025, a tone that is echoed in the recently released 2025–26 Regulatory Priorities. Together, these actions and priorities signal a clear message: compliance expectations continue to rise to mitigate financial crime risks, and failure to meet AML/CTF obligations will draw regulatory action. 2025 continues the intense momentum of reform for AUSTRAC as it rolls out the new AML/CTF regime across industry. Alongside these s

AUSTRAC recently unveiled the Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorism Financing (TF) National Risk Assessments 2024 (NRA). The NRAs will be a...