AUSTRAC Website Updates for AML/CTF Reforms

AUSTRAC News & Media

Published March 16th, 2026

Detected March 16th, 2026

Summary

AUSTRAC is updating its website starting March 30, 2026, to improve navigation and support for the implementation of AML/CTF reforms. These changes aim to make information easier to find for existing reporting entities and new tranche 2 entities.

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What changed

AUSTRAC announced website updates effective March 30, 2026, to enhance user experience and support the ongoing implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms. The changes include a refreshed look, clearer menu structure, improved search functionality, and an enhanced contact center. These updates are timed to align with new reform obligations for existing reporting entities and the enrollment/registration for tranche 2 entities.

Regulated entities, particularly existing reporting entities and new tranche 2 entities, will benefit from clearer signposting of changes, improved access to guidance on obligations and AML/CTF programs, and a more guided onboarding experience for new entities. Users may need to update bookmarked links as some existing URLs may no longer work. These website improvements are part of a staged uplift and will continue beyond the initial launch date.

What to do next

Review AUSTRAC website for navigation and content changes effective March 30, 2026.
Update any bookmarked links or saved favorites to AUSTRAC resources.

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Changes to our website are coming

16 March 2026

We’re updating our website from 30 March 2026 as a part of a staged uplift to support the implementation of the AML/CTF reforms. This aligns with the commencement of new reform obligations for existing reporting entities and the opening of enrolment and registration for tranche 2 entities.

These website updates aim to improve your overall experience by making information easier to find, navigation clearer and support easier to access as reforms progress.

What’s changing

From 30 March, you’ll notice several improvements to our website, including:

a refreshed look and feel to improve readability and usability
a clearer menu structure, including improved pathways for users new to AUSTRAC, a more intuitive industry and business section and clearer separation of content areas
improved search and filtering functionality to help you locate content more quickly
an enhanced Contact Centre and support section to support self-service and access to help. Below is a preview of the updated homepage and navigated structure.

What this means for you

These changes will make it easier to find the guidance and support you need, whether you’re new to AUSTRAC or an existing reporting entity navigating reform changes.

If you are a current reporting entity you will notice:

clearer signposting of changes and key dates
improved access to information about your obligations and AML/CTF programs
regulatory expectations and guidance that are easier to locate.

If you are a new ‘tranche 2’ entity you will notice:

a **** more guided, onboarding-focused experience
clearer steps to confirm whether you are regulated and identify your industry
step-by-step pathways to enrolment and understanding your obligations.

Bookmarks and saved links

If you use bookmarked links or saved favourites, you may need to update them after the changes go live, as some existing links may no longer work.

Our new menu structure and improved search functionality will help you quickly locate content in its new location.

What’s next

The website improvements will continue beyond 30 March, with further updates made over time to support the staged implementation of the AML/CTF reforms. We’ll continue to share updates as changes are rolled out.