The March 2026 reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime replaced the familiar “independent review” with a broader independent evaluation. The emphasis has changed and evaluations now look more closely at whether your program works in practice, not only at what it says. Handled well, an evaluation is a valuable opportunity to test your program with fresh eyes. Here is what AUSTRAC requires and how to prepare.

Australia's AML/CTF enforcement landscape continues to evolve. Alongside the landmark penalties of the past decade, 2026 has brought a wave of new and ongoing matters across casinos, online wagering and, for the first time, the club sector.