Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Rules 2026
Summary
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has registered the Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Rules 2026. These rules amend the existing Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (Class Exemptions and Other Matters) Rules 2007, impacting reporting and exemption requirements.
What changed
The Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Rules 2026, registered on March 24, 2026, amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (Class Exemptions and Other Matters) Rules 2007. These amendments, authorized by the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006, are administered by the Department of Home Affairs and introduce changes to class exemptions and other related matters within Australia's anti-money laundering framework.
Entities operating under the Australian AML/CTF regime must review these amendments to ensure ongoing compliance. The specific changes to class exemptions and other matters will dictate any necessary adjustments to internal policies, procedures, and reporting obligations. Compliance officers should consult the full text of the rules to identify precise requirements and any potential impact on their operations, particularly concerning reporting thresholds and exemption applicability.
What to do next
- Review the Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Rules 2026 for specific changes to class exemptions and other matters.
- Update internal AML/CTF policies and procedures to reflect any new or revised requirements.
- Ensure all relevant personnel are trained on the updated rules.
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (Class Exemptions and Other Matters) Amendment Rules 2026
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- Department of Home Affairs
This item is authorised by the following title:
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 Latest version F2026L00354 24 March 2026
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- Schedule 1—Amendments
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (Class Exemptions and Other Matters) Rules 2007
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