12/06/2026
From 1 July 2026, new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws will apply to certain legal services across Australia.
These changes are designed to strengthen Australia's efforts to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious financial crime.
As a result, some clients may be asked to provide additional information as part of our client verification process.
This could include:
🔺 Identification documents
🔺 Information about companies, trusts or other entities
🔺 Details about the source of funds involved in a transaction
Not every legal matter will be affected, and if these requirements apply to your matter, our team will guide you through the process and explain what is needed.
🔗Learn more: https://johnstonwithers.com.au/news/new-anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-requirements-for-legal-services