Australia

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Imposes Counter-Terrorism Sanctions on Pakistani Militant Group

By Editors | 08/05/2026

The sanctions target the Balochistan Liberation Army as an entity, along with three of its senior leaders.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Probes Tabcorp over 'Serious' AML Concerns

By Editors | 08/05/2026

AUSTRAC has commenced an enforcement investigation into Tabcorp over “serious concerns” regarding its AML/CTF compliance.

Supervision & Enforcement

Outgoing ASIC Chair Calls for Ban on Unlicensed Super Communications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

In his final speech, Joe Longo highlighted a tougher enforcement stance and proposed new rules to curb a “conveyer belt of consumer harm” in the superannuation sector.

Cybersecurity

ASIC Calls for Urgent Cyber Uplift as AI Accelerates Threats

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

ASIC has issued an open letter directing licensees and market participants to strengthen their cyber defences against AI-accelerated threats.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia's Federal Court Finds Telstra Super Breached IDR Rules

By Editors | 08/05/2026

Australia's Federal Court has found a major superannuation trustee breached internal dispute resolution rules, in a case that confirms ASIC's enforcement powers.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Proposes Guidance on Appointing Reviewing Liquidators

By Editors | 06/05/2026

The proposed guidance clarifies the process for appointing a liquidator to review the conduct of an external administration and related parties.

Market Abuse

ASX and ASIC Warn Firms on AI Hype and Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

ASX and ASIC have issued warnings over artificial intelligence, targeting market conduct and risk management failures.

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Amendments to Global Minimum Tax Rules

By Editors | 05/05/2026

The Treasury has released draft rules to align its Pillar Two implementation with recent OECD guidance, including extending transitional safe harbour provisions.

Custody & Infrastructure

ASIC Calls for Digital Asset Licence Applications by 30 June Deadline

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

ASIC has warned firms they must apply for a licence by 30 June 2026 or face significant penalties as a no-action period ends.