Does easyAML send a notification when AUSTRAC's industry-specific guidance is updated?
Yes, the platform notifies subscribers when AUSTRAC publishes new sector-specific guidance, reforms or amendments to the Act or Rules, transitional clarifications, or enforcement actions.
easyAML's regulatory team monitors AUSTRAC publications continuously and updates the platform when:
- New sector-specific guidance is released (real estate, professional services, trust and corporate services, precious metals).
- Reforms or amendments to the AML/CTF Act or Rules take effect (e.g. the 2026 Rules amendment that extended the delayed-CDD window from 15 to 28 days).
- Transitional rules are clarified (e.g. independent evaluation timing, transitioning existing customers).
- AUSTRAC enforcement priorities signal heightened expectations for a particular sector.
What you receive when an update is published:
- In-platform notification to the Compliance Officer summarising the change and what it means for your firm.
- Updated Program content where the change affects your AML/CTF Program - ready to be approved by the CO and the new version stored alongside the prior version for audit.
- Training module refreshes where the change affects what staff need to know - refresher training is allocated automatically.
- Email digest at the end of each material update cycle, signed by the Customer Success team.
This is part of the subscription at no extra cost. The intent is that customers shouldn't have to monitor AUSTRAC's update feed themselves - easyAML's job is to keep your platform aligned with current expectations.
See AUSTRAC's Industry and business hub for the source guidance.