The regulator will provide direct insights on the final tranche 2 AML/CTF rules at the critical compliance conference for legal, accounting, and real estate professionals.

AUSTRAC’s deputy chief executive of regulation, Katie Miller, has been confirmed as the opening keynote for the second AML Edge conference, taking place in Sydney on Tuesday, 21 October.

The announcement is a significant one for the accounting profession, with Miller’s session timed to occur just weeks after the final Tranche 2 rules and core guidance are expected to be released.

“AUSTRAC recognises the significant change Tranche 2 reforms will bring for the legal, accounting and real estate sectors”, Miller said.

“AUSTRAC encourages businesses in these sectors to build their knowledge of money laundering, what it could look like in their business and the important role businesses will play in reducing harm to the Australian community. I’m looking forward to opening the conference and supporting industry efforts to strengthen Australia’s defences against financial crime through meaningful money laundering controls.”

Her session will offer delegates a direct line of sight into the regulator’s expectations as the 2026 enforcement deadline looms.

"Having Katie address our delegates at this precise moment is a game-changer," said Louisa Thomas, program director for AML Edge.

"It provides an unparalleled opportunity for firms to get foundational clarity on the new frameworks and what 'reasonable steps' will look like in practice."

Miller joined by cross-sector AML experts

Miller will be joined by a formidable roster of financial crime trailblazers and sector-specific leaders. The program is designed to provide practical, "how-to" implementation strategies for tranche 2 entities.

Other key speakers include:

Dr Rachel Southworth, head of enablement, financial crime operations, Bank of Queensland
Nathan Lynch, financial crime writer & author
Sachin Patel, senior principal, IBMPromontory
Jamie Lynch, head of AML, Gilbert + Tobin
Jeremy Moller, senior advisor - risk advisory, Norton Rose Fulbright
Timothy Goodrick, director, forensic, KPMG
Richard Lee, executive director, financial crime, KordaMentha (formerly AUSTRAC)
Nick Boudrie, co-founder & CEO, LAB Group
Grace Mason, partner, financial crime, KordaMentha
Dr Jamie Ferrill, senior lecturer in financial crime, Charles Sturt University
Sophie Watson, managing consultant, risk, compliance & financial crime, TOM People

The first edition of AML Edge sold out in March, and capacity for the second edition is strictly limited to 150 delegates to foster high-value networking.

Early bird tickets are now on sale, offering $400 savings on the standard ticket price. For more information on the agenda, speakers, and to register, visit AMLEdge.com.au.