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Post-Bondi Terrorist Attack Firearms And Licence Laws Proposed

The second phase of New South Wales' most expansive overhaul of firearms regulation recently took place, marking the biggest leap in firearms and gun licence laws since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. The reforms are enshrined in the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (NSW), and were passed in an emergency sitting just days after the Bondi Beach terror attack in December 2025.

Australia Criminal

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy – Industry Essentials

The Australian Government's 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy outlines a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the nation's sovereign defence industrial base through procurement reform, industrial growth initiatives, and enhanced export capabilities. How will the establishment of the Defence Industry Hub, Industrial Development Agreements, and the new Defence Delivery Agency reshape Australia's defence sector and accelerate capability delivery?

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

Insight Alert: Defence West: Western Australia To Create First Statutory Defence Authority

The Australian Government has identified Western Australia as the location of Henderson Defence Precinct and the operational hub for AUKUS.

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Defence West: Western Australia To Create First Statutory Defence Authority

The Australian Government has identified Western Australia as the location of Henderson Defence Precinct and the operational hub for AUKUS.

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia's Foreign Investment Framework: Proposed Reforms Signal Streamlining – But Read The Fine Print

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Startup, Stand Down? The Impact Of CGT Changes On Defence Innovation

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Incoming AML/CTF Changes: Are You Ready?

Australia Insurance

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Kennedys

What Do The New Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Changes Mean For My Business?

Australia Government

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LegalVision

Does The AML/CTF Law Apply To Your Fintech Business?

Australia Government

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LegalVision

Tranche 2 Of AML/CTF: Are Accountants In?

Australia Government

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Pointon Partners

Does Your Real Estate Business Comply With AML/CTF Laws?

Australia Real Estate

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LegalVision

Anti-Protest Laws NSW | The Right To Peacefully Gather And Protest

Australia Criminal

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

CISA And ASDs ACSC Publish Joint Guidance On Securing Agentic AI Systems

Australia Technology

AO

A&O Shearman

Is your business ready for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF)?

Australia Government

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Stacks Law Firm

Australia’s Visa Processing Priorities: Sponsored Regional Work, Healthcare And Teaching

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Behind The Scenes Reveal - Virgin Australia (Video)

Australia Insolvency

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Omni Bridgeway

Sponsorship Rules Tighten For Subclass 407 Training Visas

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Struggling With Personal Debts (Video)

Australia Insolvency

W

Worrells

Skills In Demand Report: How Effective Is Australia’s Skilled Migration System?

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Delivering Defence Infrastructure In Australia's Decisive Decade

With ongoing wars in the Middle East (Iran-US/Israel) and Ukraine, geopolitical tensions between the US and China and the rules-based order under significant strain...

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Existing Reporting Entities – Do you offer Tranche 2 services?

The AML/CTF regime will be extended to a variety of Tranche 2 services from July 2026 onwards.

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Playing By New Rules: AUSTRAC's Growing Reach In 2026

Over the past year, AUSTRAC has been busy on several fronts (making good use of its largest budget and staffing numbers to date). Key areas of focus have included...

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Bondi Beach shooting Royal Commission

PM called for a Royal Commission into the heinous shooting at Bondi beach and Antisemitism in Australia. Essential details & upcoming key dates discussed.

Australia Government

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Getting ready to enrol with AUSTRAC: anti-money laundering Tranche 2 entities guide

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On The Upcoming Commencement Of The AML/CTF Regime For Tranche 2 Entities In Australia

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AML/CTF Reforms - Tranche 1 Portal

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AUSTRAC Regulatory Priorities 2025-2026

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Is Your AML/CTF Officer Fit And Proper?

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Debanking In Australia: Protecting Your Business Before It Happens

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

AML/CTF reforms: their impact on the property sector

Australia Government

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Anti-Money Laundering Obligations Of Lawyers In New South Wales

Australia Government

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Are you a reporting entity under the AML/CTF Act?

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Are you submitting reports to AUSTRAC within the required timeframes?

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AML/CTF reforms: their impact on the property sector

Major reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 will take effect from 1 July 2026.

Australia Government

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Anti-Money Laundering Obligations Of Lawyers In New South Wales

New South Wales law firms would be well advised to start preparing now — undertaking risk assessments, preparing policies and systems , and undertaking staff training.

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Are you a reporting entity under the AML/CTF Act?

The Act establishes a framework for the identification, mitigation, and management of money laundering and terrorism financing risks.

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Are you submitting reports to AUSTRAC within the required timeframes?

AUSTRAC has taken enforcement action against several remittance & DCE providers for failures to comply with reporting obligations within required timeframes.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AML/CTF Playbook

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

The Paradox Of Progress: How A Decade Of Financial Reform Created Both Clarity And Complexity

Australia's financial sector has experienced significant transformation over the past decade through comprehensive regulatory reform, but regulatory clarity doesn't always create operational simplicity.

Australia Finance

FC

FTI Consulting

Preparing For AML/CTF Reforms

Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime is undergoing significant reform. Part of these reforms is the expansion of the Anti-Money Laundering...

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Unprecedented wake-up call for AML/CTF in pubs & clubs: AUSTRAC sues Mounties

AUSTRAC is suing Mounties for serious AML/CTF compliance failures, warning the pubs & clubs sector ahead of major law reforms.

Australia Government

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Holley Nethercote

Undercover police in Australia: Laws and limitations

Undercover operations, including assumed identities & controlled operations, are strictly regulated by law at a Federal & State level.

Australia Criminal

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Understanding Proliferation Financing: a new frontier for Australian firms

Australia Government

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KordaMentha

Preparing For Australia's Anti-Money Laundering And Counter-Terrorism Financing ACT 2006: What Tranche 2 Entities Need To Know

Australia Government

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K&L Gates LLP

Reporting Groups - To be or not to be? That is the question for the real estate industry

Australia Government

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KordaMentha

FACT SHEET: What is an AML/CTF Program?

Australia Government

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Holley Nethercote

Understanding AML/CTF reforms – Part 1: Existing reporting entities

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Understanding AML/CTF Reforms – Part 2: Value Transfers

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Expanded scope of the Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorism Financing law (AML/CTF) comes to fruition

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Trump 2025: Australian defence industry under the gun

Australia Government

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KordaMentha

Insights From AUSTRA's National ML/TF Risk Assessments

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Countries you cannot visit with a criminal record

Australia Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

How AI and Deferred Prosecutions are Impacting Anti-Corruption Cases Globally

Australia Government

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Invitation Letter for Tourist Visa With Letter Example

Australia Government

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JB Solicitors

Vital firearm considerations in SA

Australia Government

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Crime, Corruption and Coercion Rife Within the Australian Border Force

Australia Government

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Extension Of Australia's AML/CTF Regime To "Tranche-Two" Entities

Australia Government

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K&L Gates LLP

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