2025 Agenda

• Highlighting practical wins that helped Tranche 1 entities build robust compliance frameworks without over-complicating their existing processes 
• Detailing unexpected obstacles Tranche 1 organisations missed so you can avoid falling victim to the same mistakes 
• Overcoming timing challenges, internal resistance & resourcing hurdles to meet AUSTRAC expectations 

• What are the biggest operational and cultural shifts required for newly captured Tranche 2 entities? 
• Where are you most likely to misinterpret or underestimate AML/CTF obligations? 
• How can you prioritise your AML/CTF obligations without overburdening resources? 
• How do you identify and address the biggest gaps in your current AML/CTF processes before enforcement ramps up? 

• Understanding how & why criminals target Tranche 2 professions 
• Identifying key sector vulnerabilities & closing the gaps 
• Spotting early warning signs & taking practical steps to disrupt, report & respond to threats 
• Shifting mindsets: how to play your role in protecting clients, communities and the public 

• Conducting a structured risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities across your services, clients and sectors 
• Tailoring risk assessment measures to your specific exposure, avoiding generic or ineffective compliance models 
• Building a documented, auditable risk assessment process that stands up to AUSTRAC and auditor scrutiny  

• Translating your risk assessment into proportionate policies, controls and monitoring processes 
• Embedding your program into day-to-day operations through effective governance, staff training, and reporting lines 
• Ensuring your program’s structure, rationale, and documentation are clear and consistent for regulatory review  

• Embedding your AML/CTF framework seamlessly across operations, customer interactions, and performance outcomes 
• Designing an operating model that protects customers and clients while maintaining compliance guardrails 
• Balancing business performance with regulatory requirements to avoid friction and support growth 
• Practical steps to adjust your AML/CTF program once implemented, ensuring it stays relevant and effective 

• Offering simple ways to influence leadership, staff, and teams to take ownership of compliance from day one 
• Utilising low-cost, high-impact strategies that work even if you don’t have a compliance department 
• Leveraging communication tips, onboarding templates, and internal messaging to keep AML/CTF top of mind across the organisation 

• What are the strengths and limitations of manual vs automated monitoring & how can you choose the right model for your business? 
• How can organisations create transaction monitoring systems, including workflows and escalation processes, that are intuitive, consistent, and defensible to regulators? 
• How can transaction monitoring tools provide insights beyond compliance, like customer behaviour, risk profiling, or market trends? 
• What does a scalable, sustainable transaction monitoring model look like for organisations of different sizes and resources? 

• Identifying high-risk customers and red flags specific to your sector and client base 
• Conducting deeper investigations and verifying sources of funds with appropriate escalation protocols 
• Documenting enhanced due diligence steps to create a defensible audit trail and reduce liability 

• Structuring reports that clearly outline the facts, rationale and indicators of suspicion 
• Avoiding common pitfalls with language, formatting and timing, especially in regional, cash-based contexts 
• Referencing existing compliance regimes (e.g. ATO) to reduce duplication and streamline documentation 
• Reframing your role as a gatekeeper, not a whistle-blower, by understanding how to approach reporting without damaging long-standing client trust 

This full-day, hands-on workshop is designed for legal and accounting professionals preparing for Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations by July 2026. Whether you work in a small practice, face resource challenges, or manage complex client relationships, you’ll gain practical tools, templates, and action plans to build or upgrade your compliance framework without disrupting your business. 

What You’ll Gain: 

• A clear checklist of priority actions to meet the July 2026 deadline 
• Practical guidance on adapting AUSTRAC’s templates and resources for your firm’s risk profile and client base 
• Strategies to integrate AML/CTF obligations seamlessly into your daily operations and client onboarding 
• Tools to develop proportionate risk assessments and customer due diligence procedures specific to legal and accounting services 
• How to manage client privilege and professional confidentiality while still fulfilling reporting obligations 
• Approaches for transaction monitoring and suspicious matter reporting tailored to professional service workflows 
• Tips for selecting technology that supports compliance without adding unnecessary complexity 
• Low-cost staff training and communication tactics to build buy-in across your firm 
• Documentation strategies to stay audit-ready and demonstrate a defensible compliance framework 
• Advice to minimise risk, protect your clients, and avoid costly penalties or enforcement 

By the end of this interactive workshop, you’ll leave with a practical, actionable roadmap built for your firm’s reality, empowering you to meet regulatory expectations with confidence ahead of July 2026. 

This full-day, hands-on workshop is designed for real estate agents, property managers, developers, and others in the property sector who will come under Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations by July 2026. Whether you’re a small agency, a franchise network, or an independent operator, this session will equip you with practical tools, templates, and action plans to build or enhance your compliance framework without disrupting your business. 

What You’ll Gain: 

• A clear checklist of priority actions to meet the July 2026 compliance deadline 
• Guidance on adapting AUSTRAC’s templates to reflect the specific transaction types, risks, and customer profiles in property and real estate 
• Practical steps to integrate AML/CTF processes seamlessly into your existing sales operations 
• Tools to develop proportionate risk assessments and customer due diligence tailored to property transactions, including complex ownership structures and trusts 
• How to identify and verify beneficial ownership in property purchases and manage overseas buyers 
• Strategies for transaction monitoring and suspicious matter reporting in high-value, cash-based, or international transactions 
• Tips for selecting compliance technology that supports your sales and property management workflows without adding friction 
• Approaches for low-cost internal training and staff communications to build a culture of compliance 
• Documentation and record-keeping practices to stay audit-ready and meet AUSTRAC expectations 
• Practical advice to minimise business risk, protect your clients, and avoid costly penalties or enforcement 

By the end of this interactive workshop, you’ll leave with a tailored, actionable roadmap you can immediately implement, giving you the confidence to meet Tranche 2 obligations while continuing to deliver seamless client service.