Seeking your feedback
The Australian Government is extending Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws to certain real estate agents and business brokers. Although the majority of obligations will commence from 1 July 2026, real estate businesses will need to start preparing and enrolling with AUSTRAC from 31 March 2026.
The authority responsible for implementing the AML/CTF laws, Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), is requesting feedback about a second exposure draft of the AML/CTF Rules which supports the new laws.
The REIQ has reviewed the second draft of the AML/CTF Rules and identified several areas that need improvement.
We are now asking for your feedback to help us advocate for changes that will make the rules more practical and workable for the real estate industry.
Seeking feedback on proposed AML/CTF laws
How can you help?
We want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us push for changes that make sense for our industry. Please share your thoughts on any or all of the issues above. You can also raise other concerns you have about the AML/CTF rules.
Download the consultation paper
Send your feedback to:
📧 advocacy@reiq.com.au
🗓 Deadline: Friday, 13 June 2025
Extra Resources:
Consultation Paper on the Second Exposure Draft AMLCTF Rules
Exposure Draft AMLCTF Rules (Class exemptions and other matters) 2007
Exposure Draft Explanatory Statement to the new AMLCTF Rules
Second Exposure Draft AMLCTF Rules