Regulation

AUSTRAC turns to section 167 notices in AML crackdown

Law firms are facing closer scrutiny as AUSTRAC tests compliance with expanded AML/CTF obligations and investigates...

30 September 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

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Business

Tax reform tranches bring uncertainty, extra costs

A professional body has slammed the current tax reform process, including the second tranche of amendments, and called...

21 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Calls for extra round of consultation on CGT, negative gearing changes

The Property Council of Australia has urged the government to carry out another round of consultation on the ‘flawed...

31 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Tax expert finds ‘unfinished business’ in tranche 2 legislation

A tax expert has said the second tranche of CGT and negative gearing changes “bear the marks of the same haste” as the...

12 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Tranche 2 of CGT, negative gearing changes unveils new builds definition,...

Treasury has released consultation on the second tranche of CGT and negative gearing changes, addressing the new...

06 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

Professional Indemnity cover and AML/CTF compliance under Tranche 2

There have been a few questions raised about whether our Professional Indemnity PI Shield provides cover in relation...

14 May 2026 • By Karen McDonald, Accountancy Insurance

Technology

Under the Hood: What to do if you’re tranche 2

This week on UTH, Emma is joined by lawyer and anti-money laundering specialist Fiona Halsey to discuss all things...

05 May 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

Regulation

Bodies shed light on referral issues with incoming Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms

Accountants may be considered a reporting entity for the purposes of the AML/CTF laws where they outsource designated...

27 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Using AUSTRAC’s starter kits: A practical guide

The financial intelligence agency’s how-to kits are a global first, and send strong signals to Tranche 2 entities,...

04 March 2026 • By Katie Bourne

Business

AML Edge 2026 launches as definitive Tranche 2 AML checkpoint ahead of...

AML Edge will return in 2026 for its third iteration, officially launching as the definitive event for Australia’s...

18 December 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Regulation

Accountants face AML staffing squeeze

Accounting firms must move quickly on hiring for AML compliance ahead of the July 2026 deadline, one expert has said.

07 August 2025 • By Accountants Daily