Australia

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Capital Gains Tax Overhaul in Federal Budget

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

The 2026-27 federal budget introduces significant tax reforms, replacing the capital gains discount with indexation and a minimum tax, while also curtailing negative gearing benefits.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes to Expand Central Bank's Information Sharing Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

New regulations will allow the RBA to share protected information with domestic cyber security, border, and debt management agencies.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes New Bank Licensing Framework, Scraps RADI Pathway

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The regulator is consulting on a new, more transparent licensing regime for local banks, introducing legally binding criteria and fixed timelines.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveils Implementation Plan for Regulatory Reform Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

Australian regulators have released an implementation plan with over 50 initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline data collection, and reduce duplication.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Sanctions Iranian Officials, Entities Over 'Brutal Oppression'

By Editors | 12/05/2026

Sanctions and travel bans have been imposed on seven individuals and four entities, including those linked to Iran’s shadow banking system.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Flags AI, Crypto Threats in Updated Risk Assessments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

AUSTRAC has released updated risk assessments, highlighting the growing role of AI and crypto in illicit finance and detailing major AML reforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Chief Urges Shift Away From ‘Checklist’ Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2026

AUSTRAC’s CEO says a rules-based approach is failing and has called for deeper public-private partnerships and joint analytics to combat evolving criminal threats.

Cloud & Infrastructure

ASIC Seeks Industry Feedback on Digital Registry Overhaul

By Editors | 10/05/2026

ASIC is consulting stakeholders on a multi-year programme to modernise its business registers and make interactions more secure and efficient.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Intensifies Crypto Supervision Ahead of AML Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2026

AUSTRAC is launching targeted campaigns into the virtual assets sector as landmark AML reforms expand the scope of regulated activities.