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Get Ready for 1 July 2026

Free tools, templates, and guides to help your business prepare for AUSTRAC Tranche 2 compliance. Built by compliance professionals, written in plain English.

Updated for 2026 rules
Built for Tranche 2 entities
Referenced against legislation
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AUSTRAC Tranche 2 Compliance Calendar

Every deadline from now to 1 July 2026 and beyond

A complete month-by-month timeline of every compliance milestone your business needs to hit. Enrolment opening dates, CDD deadlines, first screening requirements, training due dates, EWRA schedules, and reporting obligations. Print it. Pin it to the wall. Never miss a deadline.

What's included:

  • Month-by-month breakdown from March to December 2026
  • Key AUSTRAC portal dates and enrolment windows
  • CDD, screening, and training deadline triggers
  • EWRA and annual review schedules
  • Profession-specific deadline variations

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Free AML/CTF Template Pack

7 essential templates every reporting entity needs

Practical, ready-to-use templates built for Tranche 2 reporting entities. Not theoretical frameworks — actual documents you can adapt for your practice. Includes AML/CTF program skeleton, CDD checklists by entity type, risk assessment worksheet, SMR decision tree, training log, beneficial ownership checklist, and record-keeping register.

What's included:

  • AML/CTF Program template (skeletal framework)
  • CDD checklist by entity type (individual, company, trust)
  • Risk assessment worksheet with scoring matrix
  • SMR decision tree: when and how to file
  • Training log template with AUSTRAC requirements
  • Beneficial ownership identification checklist
  • Record-keeping register template

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Tranche 2 Explanatory Memorandum

Plain-English guide to what the new laws actually require

Cut through the legislative complexity. This guide explains what Tranche 2 actually means for your business in language that accountants, lawyers, conveyancers, and real estate agents can understand. What changed, who is affected, what you need to do, and by when. Referenced against the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 and the new AML/CTF Rules 2024.

What's included:

  • Plain-English breakdown of the AML/CTF Act amendments
  • Who is a 'reporting entity' under Tranche 2
  • What are 'designated services' for each profession
  • The 6 core obligations explained simply
  • Penalties and enforcement: what happens if you don't comply
  • Comparison: what Tranche 1 entities already do vs what's new
  • Key definitions and terminology glossary

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Risk-Based Approach Framework

How ComplyAU implements risk-based AML/CTF compliance

AUSTRAC requires a risk-based approach, but what does that actually look like in practice? This framework documents how ComplyAU's methodology aligns with AUSTRAC guidance, the FATF Recommendations, and the AML/CTF Rules 2024. Use it to understand the regulatory intent, benchmark your own approach, and demonstrate to auditors that your risk management is structured and defensible.

What's included:

  • AUSTRAC's risk-based approach explained
  • ML/TF risk identification methodology
  • Client risk scoring framework (low/medium/high/prohibited)
  • Geographic, service, and channel risk factors
  • Enhanced CDD trigger criteria
  • Ongoing monitoring and review cadences
  • How ComplyAU automates risk assessment

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