AML/CTF Reforms Unpacked: Practical Strategies for all reporting entities

Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regime is undergoing significant reform. With Tranche 2 obligations expanding the scope of the AML/CTF Act, many organisations are now required to understand, implement and evidence compliance for the first time.

This practical and insightful webinar will help you to navigate the AML/CTF reforms with clarity and confidence. It will unpack AUSTRAC’s expectations, outline what compliance looks like in practice, and provide a clear roadmap for implementation.

Whether you are newly onboarding as a reporting entity or strengthening an existing AML/CTF framework, this session will help you understand what is required and how to prioritise your next steps.

Event details

• Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
• Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm AEDT
• Format: Live webinar

Webinar participants may be able to apply 1 hour towards meeting their annual continuing professional development obligations. It is the individual’s obligation to determine relevance of CPD to their license conditions.

Who should attend

This webinar is particularly relevant for:

• Mid-tier law firms preparing for Tranche 2 obligations
• Mid-size accounting firms onboarding as reporting entities
• Real estate professionals subject to incoming AML/CTF requirements
• Non-bank financial services organisations reviewing or enhancing existing compliance programs

What you will learn

By attending this webinar, you will:

• Understand the scope and impact of the AML/CTF reforms across reporting entities
• Gain clarity on AUSTRAC guidance, expectations and regulatory timelines
• Learn how to build and maintain a fit-for-purpose AML/CTF Program
• Identify common compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Take away practical steps to support operational readiness and ongoing compliance

Webinar agenda

• Welcome and regulatory context

Overview of the AML/CTF reforms, AUSTRAC’s role, and current guidance

• Understanding your obligations

Key compliance requirements for all reporting entities

• Registration compliance

AUSTRAC enrolment, registration updates, and record keeping requirements

• Building a compliant AML/CTF Program

ML and TF risk assessments, governance essentials, customer due diligence, and ongoing monitoring

• Implementation planning

AUSTRAC expectations, prioritisation, and risk-based implementation

• Operational readiness

Training, reporting obligations, regulator engagement, and common pitfalls

• Tools and resources for success

A practical implementation roadmap and available support options

• Interactive Q&A

Real-world scenarios and participant questions

Your Presenter – Louise Matthews, Senior Risk & Compliance Legal Consultant, GRC Solutions

Louise Matthews is a legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs specialist with over two decades of experience in the Australian financial services sector.

A qualified lawyer, Louise combines deep technical knowledge with a commercially-minded approach to risk.

Her career spans influential roles at major industry funds and consulting firms, including Aware Super, Hostplus, PwC, and KPMG, giving her a comprehensive perspective on compliance challenges and strategic growth within complex organisational structures. She has extensive experience consulting at the C-suite level and is an accomplished technical presenter, skilled in translating complex legal and compliance topics for diverse audiences.