Suspicious matter reporting
When you have reasonable grounds to suspect a matter involves proceeds of crime or ML/TF, you must file a Suspicious Matter Report (SMR) with AUSTRAC — within 24 hours for terrorism-financing matters, 3 business days for others. Tipping off a client is prohibited.
All 8 AML/CTF obligations
Suspicious matter reporting guides by profession
Real estate professionals
Complete guide to Suspicious matter reporting obligations for Australian Real estate agents. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free compliance checklist
Accountants
Complete guide to Suspicious matter reporting obligations for Australian Accountants. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free compliance checklist. Updat
Lawyers
Complete guide to Suspicious matter reporting obligations for Australian Lawyers. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free compliance checklist. Updated J
Conveyancers
Complete guide to Suspicious matter reporting obligations for Australian Conveyancers. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free compliance checklist. Upda
Dealers in precious metals, stones and products
Complete guide to Suspicious matter reporting obligations for Australian Precious metals & stones dealers. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free compli
Trust and company service providers
Suspicious matter reporting guide for Trust and company service providerss in Australia. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and practical steps. Updated June
Virtual asset service providers
Suspicious matter reporting guide for Virtual asset service providerss in Australia. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and practical steps. Updated June 202
Bookkeepers
Suspicious matter reporting guide for Bookkeeperss in Australia. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and practical steps. Updated June 2026.
Financial advisers
Suspicious matter reporting guide for Financial adviserss in Australia. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and practical steps. Updated June 2026.
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