29/06/2026
From 1 July, new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations apply to lawyers providing designated services.
So, if your lawyer suddenly seems to be asking you a lot more questions, don't take it personally! No, we're not being nosy, and yes, we really do need to ask.
To our clients – thank you in advance for your patience as the profession adapts to these new obligations. The extra questions are all part of helping protect Australia's financial system from money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crime.
