From 1 July 2026, all accounting practices in Australia must comply with new Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws regulated by AUSTRAC. These rules apply when we provide certain services — such as setting up companies or trusts, assisting with property transactions, or acting as your registered office.

This means we may need to verify your identity, confirm ownership details, and collect certain documents before some work can begin. These checks are standard, required by law, and apply to every accounting practice across Australia.

To help you understand what’s changing, we’ve prepared a series of short guides covering what the new rules mean, which services are affected, what documents you may need, and how your information is protected. You can download all AML/CTF client guides below:

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• Introduction — An Overview of AML/CTF

• Article 1 — What’s Changed and Why It Matters to You

• Article 2 — Which Services Are Affected (And Which Aren’t)

• Article 3 — What You’ll Experience as a Client

• Article 4 — What Documents and Information Are Needed

• Article 5 — Your Privacy, Reporting & What Happens to Your Information

• Article 6 — AML Guide by Business Structure

• Article 7 — Registered Office Clients

• Article 8 — Lost Trust Deeds & What To Do

• Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any queries or questions, we are here to help - just contact the team at Haddad Baker.

Unit 5/12B Teramby Road Nelson Bay NSW 2315

(02) 4919 5500

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