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Settlement Day

Ep.1: AML/CTF Unpacked

AUSTRAC Chief Executive Brendan Thomas joins AIC leaders to unpack what the 2026 reforms mean for conveyancers.

About this episode

Guests: Brendan Thomas, Chief Executive, AUSTRAC Shakila Maclean, President, Australian Institute of Conveyancers (Victoria) Jennie Tonner, President, Australian Institute of Conveyancers (NSW) Moderator: Angelique Opie, Seven News Settlement Day Ep.01: Tranche 2 broadens Australia’s AML/CTF regime to include conveyancers, lawyers, real estate agents and accountants. The launch episode sets out what small practices should do first, where KYC and customer due diligence belong in the workflow, how to manage suspicious matter reporting without tipping off clients, what audit readiness looks like, and how AUSTRAC views honest mistakes compared with wilful non-compliance. The panel closes with a short list of practical priorities for the first quarter after the rules take effect.

Guests

  • Brendan Thomas, Chief Executive, AUSTRAC