New OAIC guidance on ID document retention has implications for AML/CTF compliance. Advisers need to reassess when and why client ID documents are retained.

AUSTRAC has made targeted amendments to the Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorism Financing Rules 2025 (AML/CTF Rules), following their initial tabling in Parliament on 29 August 2025. These changes aim to fully operationalise the Act and Rules, correct newly discovered issues, and reduce administrative burden for reporting entities. What Has Changed? The amendments to the AML/CTF Rules address three key areas: reporting groups, technical corrections, and exemptions. Here's a breakdown...