Grant Thornton Australia

With 2026 fast approaching, AUSTRAC has announced it will release ‘starter kits’ to help current reporting entities and Tranche 2 entrants ahead of the 1 July deadline. These kits are designed to help businesses achieve baseline compliance and will be tailored to each sector. By releasing the starter kits early next year, AUSTRAC is making the compliance journey more accessible. But this isn’t just about meeting requirements – with a changing landscape and a fast-approaching deadline, how can businesses embed AML/CTF compliance into their operations and bring everyone along on the journey?