Australia Compliance Report

Regulatory Overview

Regulatory Status

Active legislative/regulatory process underway

Risk Level

medium

Primary Legislation

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (2006), Corporations Act 2001 (2001), Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 (Exposure Draft): ht, Corporations Act 2001: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2023C00001, Corporations Act 2001 (amendments proposed): Via AFSL requirements.

Travel Rule

Adopted — Threshold: Implemented

Tax Reporting

ATO treats crypto as property (CGT asset); capital gains tax applies on disposal. Biennial compliance assessment required.

Key Facts

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