AML CTF Countdown Conference
Monday, 9 March 2026
With the 1 July compliance deadline fast approaching, now is the time for WA law firms and practitioners to accelerate their preparations for being AML CTF ready.
Join us for the AML CTF Countdown Conference, a one-day event designed to cut through the noise and give you the tools, clarity and connections you need. Hear from experts on what the reforms mean in real terms, how to build an effective compliance infrastructure, and what the regulator is likely to be looking for.
The conference also brings together leading AML CTF technology and service providers, giving you the chance to compare solutions, ask questions and assess what will work best for your firm, big or small.
If your practice touches client funds, property and lending transactions, share sales, establishing entities or other high-risk matters, this is an essential opportunity to get ahead, get compliant and avoid last-minute stress.
Be informed. Be compliant. Beat the countdown.
Principal Partner
Premium Partners
Conference schedule
8:30am: Arrival, registration, tea and coffee
9:00am – 9:15am: Welcome and opening
9:15am – 10:30am: Overview of AML CTF Tranche 2 Regulations
- The journey so far
- What it is and why it matters
- How AUSTRAC will regulate and what its looking for
- Key elements of the regime you need to understand
Speaker: Juliana Warner, Chair, AML Working Group, Law Council of Australia
10:30am – 10:45am: Partner presentations
10:45am – 11:15am: Morning tea
11:15am – 12:00pm: Getting ahead of AML CTF: Practical preparation for law firms
A practical, step-by-step session on how legal practices can prepare for the expanded AML CTF regime. Learn how to assess designated services, apply know your client and risk assessments, manage new and existing client matters, address overseas transactions, and put the AUSTRAC starter pack into action.
Speaker: Fiona Halsey, Director, Halseys
12:00pm – 12:45pm: Governance, risk and compliance
Understand the core governance, risk and compliance requirements under the AML CTF regime, including the role of the AML Compliance Officer and key reporting obligations. Gain practical guidance on completing your entity risk assessment, what should already be in place ahead of 1 July, and how to monitor and audit risk on an ongoing basis.
Speaker: Stephen Ramsay, LPBWA
12:45pm – 1:00pm: Partner presentations
1:00pm – 2:15pm: Lunch and expo
Enjoy an extended lunch break, with time to connect with peers and meet AML CTF technology and service providers, ask questions about their products, and receive live demonstrations.
2:15pm – 3:00pm: How to create an AML CTF policy for your practice
Shifting from governance to execution, this session focuses on how to build and run an AML policy in day-to-day practice. Explore how AML requirements are embedded into client onboarding, communications, data handling and internal workflows, and what this looks like in practice once obligations are live.
Speaker: Andrew Ham, Banking and Finance Partner, Danaher Moulton
3:00pm – 3:30pm: The role of technology
Explore how technology can support AML CTF compliance across different practice sizes, from sole practitioners to larger firms. This session focuses on how digital tools can assist with client onboarding, risk assessment and ongoing monitoring, helping practices scale their AML obligations efficiently without overcomplicating workflows.
Speaker: Easy AML
3:30pm – 4:15pm: Q&A – Ask the experts
Bring your burning questions to this interactive Q&A session featuring Australian AML CTF experts, focused on real-world AML CTF scenarios, practical challenges and implementation issues.
Speakers:
- Andrew Ham, Banking and Finance Partner, Danaher Moulton
- Juliana Warner, Chair, AML Working Group, Law Council of Australia
4:15pm – 5:00pm: Networking
Unwind after the day’s sessions and enjoy networking with peers.
Venue details
The University Club of Western Australia
The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley WA 6009.
Entrance #1 – Carpark #3
Pricing and registration
Pricing:
$99 incl. GST (Law Society members) | $99 incl. GST (ALPMA members) | $149 incl. GST (non-members)
CPD Units
5 units: Practice Management & Business Skills
Program subject to change.