Australia’s New AML/CTF Laws Commence on 1 July: We’re Ready to Help

From 1 July 2026, Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime expands significantly. For the first time, many legal services provided by law firms will become designated services under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth). These reforms represent one of the most significant regulatory changes affecting the legal profession in recent years. They introduce new compliance obligations for law firms while bringing Australia more closely into line with international AML/CTF standards. At Adventum Legal, we have been preparing well in advance of commencement. Our systems, processes […]