Review of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2026

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) has commenced a review into the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2026 ('the Bill') .

The Bill would enable the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) to restrict or prohibit reporting entities from using high-risk mechanisms to provide designated services; amend the meaning of financing of terrorism to reference new offences for financing a state sponsor of terrorism; and make technical amendments.

The Committee invites written submissions to the inquiry by 8 May 2026. Further information about making a submission to a parliamentary committee is available here.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 2360
pjcis@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

On 12 March 2026 the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced into the Parliament.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) has commenced a review into the Bill.

Track Inquiry

Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissions

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

Accessibility

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