Australia re-lists 15 people and two entities under counter‑terrorism financing sanctions, effective 3 Oct 2026

On 3 October 2026 Australia re‑listed 15 persons and two entities under counter‑terrorism financing sanctions, including Gaza‑based money‑transfer firm Buy Cash Money and individuals linked to Hamas and an IRGC campaign; the measures impose asset freezes and criminal penalties for dealing with listed parties.

The re‑listings expand obliged‑entity coverage and create fresh AML/CTF compliance checks for banks and remittance providers. Smaller payment processors and local FX liquidity providers that serve remittance corridors to and from Gaza, Sudan and other African markets face higher screening costs, possible de‑banking, slower transfers and wider effective transaction costs even without immediate sovereign market moves.

DFAT to publish the updated Consolidated List and any supporting public guidance; Australian banks and payment processors to issue compliance FAQs or risk‑mitigation notices.