The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) published an update on its digital transformation programme, highlighting the launch of a modernised AUSTRAC Online portal and outlining work underway to update transaction reporting ahead of the new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act and Rules. The modernised AUSTRAC Online introduces upgraded security options, a redesigned and more intuitive interface, additional self-service functionality with clearer instructions, and a consistent experience across desktop and mobile devices. AUSTRAC also reported recent industry consultation on schema changes under the new Rules for threshold transaction reports (TTRs) and suspicious matter reports (SMRs), with feedback being used to finalise schema development intended to improve SMR and TTR reporting efficiency. AUSTRAC indicated it will provide further updates and plans additional collaboration activities in 2026, including usability work, user acceptance testing and training development linked to changes affecting enrolment, registration and transaction reporting.
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) 2025-12-15
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre launches modernised AUSTRAC Online and progresses transaction reporting schema updates for new AML/CTF Rules
AUSTRAC announced the launch of a modernised AUSTRAC Online portal as part of its digital transformation programme, with enhancements in security, interface design, and self-service functionality. The update also covers industry consultations on schema changes for transaction reports under the forthcoming Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act and Rules, with further updates and collaboration activities planned for 2026.