AML compliance guides for Australian businesses.
Plain-English walkthroughs of the AUSTRAC obligations that catch most SMEs out — written by our editorial team and reviewed against the AML/CTF Act and Rules.
AUSTRAC enrolment: the complete 2026 guide for Tranche 2 reporting entities
Step-by-step walkthrough of who must enrol with AUSTRAC, when to do it, what information you need, and how enrolment differs from registration. Plain English, with statutory references.
AML/CTF program Part A and Part B explained: what each part must contain
Australia's AML/CTF Rules require every reporting entity to have a written program in two parts. This guide unpacks what Part A (general program) and Part B (customer identification) must cover, with sample structure for an SME.
Suspicious matter reporting (SMR): when, how, and what AUSTRAC expects
An SMR is the cornerstone of Australia's AML/CTF reporting regime. This guide explains the legal trigger, the 3-business-day deadline, what to include in the report, and the safe-harbour protections that apply when you submit one in good faith.
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