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AML/CTF Tranche 2 Readiness Survey

ALPMA is conducting this quick survey to better understand where Australian law firms sit on their AML/CTF Tranche 2 journey as we approach the 1 July 2026 commencement date. This survey is open to ALPMA member and non-member firms.

Your responses will help us map industry readiness, identify common gaps and concerns, and tailor practical support – from workshops and resources to technology guidance – that matches where firms actually are. All responses are confidential and will directly shape our member offerings for 2026 compliance success.
1.Are you, someone at your firm or is your Firm an ALPMA Member?
2.What size is your law firm?
3.In which State/Territory are you located?
4.Are you located:
5.How confident are you that your firm understands whether it will be a reporting entity under Tranche 2?
6.Does your firm currently provide any services that may be “designated services” under the AML/CTF reforms (e.g. conveyancing, business sales, trust/company structuring, managing client funds)?
7.Which type of services does your firm currently provide or you are concerned may fall under Designated Services?
(Select all that apply. Note: some may be “designated services” under AML/CTF Tranche 2.)
8.At your firm, who is primarily responsible for leading the AML/CTF response?
9.How would you describe your firm’s current stage on the AML/CTF journey?
10.How much of a priority is AML/CTF compliance for your partnership or leadership team in the next 3-6 months?
11.How confident are you that your firm could meet its AML/CTF obligations by the commencement date if you continue at your current pace?
12.What are your firm’s top concerns about AML/CTF implementation? (Select up to three.)
13.Which of the following AML/CTF components has your firm already started work on? (Select all that apply.)
14.How do you currently plan to handle customer due diligence (CDD) and verification of identity (VOI)?
15.How prepared do you feel your staff are, in terms of knowledge and confidence, to play their role in AML/CTF (e.g. onboarding checks, spotting red flags, escalation)?
16.What level of external support is your firm likely to seek for AML/CTF? (Select all that apply.)
17.Has your firm engaged an AML/KYC/VOI technology supplier?
18.Overall, how would you rate your firm’s readiness for AML/CTF Tranche 2 today?
19.Would your firm be interested in attending dedicated AML/CTF workshops to help get your firm ready for 1 July 2026?
20.Is there any information or support ALPMA could help you with?