The NSW government announced a $20 million package at the weekend to alleviate significant delays in criminal trials reaching the District Court. The funding will provide for extra sitting weeks in a number of regional courts and the appointment of a number of temporary judges. We await the full detail of the arrangements and the impact this may have within the Macarthur region.
Now that AML/CTF compliance obligations are upon us, what transactions require checks and what transactions are exempt in the property realm?
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reforms came into effect on 1 July 2026. These checks are a standard legal requirement and apply to many clients and services. For property solicitors and conveyancers, more formal due diligence and...
