• CPD Points: 1 [E] [PM] [PS] [SL]
  • Price: $89.00
  • Area: Conveyancing and Property; Finance; Property Law; Risk Management and Liability; Workplace, Business and Career
  • Delivered: March 2026
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This session, presented by Luke Rheinberger, Executive Director, Law Society of Tasmania, Daniel Mossop, National Manager, Policy, Rules and Guidance, AUSTRAC, and Chris King, Business Development Manager, easyAML, and delivered into the 2026 Risk and Practice Management Conference, covers Suspicious Matter Reporting (SMR), focusing on:

  • The procedural requirements and any practitioner concerns, including wellbeing and safety implications of reporting clients linked to serious criminal conduct.
  • It also addresses legal professional privilege in the context of the AML scheme, including the distinction between privilege and confidentiality and the practical steps required to apply the privilege exemption.
  • Additional ethical issues arising from Tranche 2 implementation, including conflicts, disengagement and safe practice considerations, are also be explored.
  • An overview of the changes to the Legal Profession Act.
  • A short discussion follows on how technology can support efficiency and alleviate common sticking points.
  • CPD Points: 1 [E] [PM] [PS] [SL]
  • Price: $89.00
  • Area: Conveyancing and Property; Finance; Property Law; Risk Management and Liability; Workplace, Business and Career
  • Delivered: March 2026
Digital Content
  • Recording
  • Slides

To purchase login below

Description

This session, presented by Luke Rheinberger, Executive Director, Law Society of Tasmania, Daniel Mossop, National Manager, Policy, Rules and Guidance, AUSTRAC, and Chris King, Business Development Manager, easyAML, and delivered into the 2026 Risk and Practice Management Conference, covers Suspicious Matter Reporting (SMR), focusing on:

  • The procedural requirements and any practitioner concerns, including wellbeing and safety implications of reporting clients linked to serious criminal conduct.
  • It also addresses legal professional privilege in the context of the AML scheme, including the distinction between privilege and confidentiality and the practical steps required to apply the privilege exemption.
  • Additional ethical issues arising from Tranche 2 implementation, including conflicts, disengagement and safe practice considerations, are also be explored.
  • An overview of the changes to the Legal Profession Act.
  • A short discussion follows on how technology can support efficiency and alleviate common sticking points.

Daniel Mossop, National Manager, Policy, Rules and Guidance, AUSTRAC

About the Presenter:

Dan Mossop joined AUSTRAC in 2022 to lead the Education, Communications and Capability branch. The branch focused on policy, systems capability, internal and external strategic communications, and educating reporting entities about their AML/CTF obligations to build their understanding of financial crime risks. In 2023 the branch was renamed the Reform Policy and Mutual Evaluation Branch. and is dedicated to supporting preparations for legislative reform.

Luke Rheinberger, Executive Director, Law Society of Tasmania

About the Presenter:

Luke Rheinberger is the Executive Director of the Law Society of Tasmania, a position he has held since June 2013. Luke began his legal career in private practice gaining experience in a number of areas of litigious work including criminal law, workers compensation, personal injury litigation and building and construction disputes. This was followed by a period of in-house work in a superannuation fund. Luke has a long involvement with the Law Society of Tasmania. He has served as a member of Council, the Executive Committee and was President of the Society in 2008/2009.

Chris King, Business Development Manager, easyAML

About the Presenter:

Chris King is a Senior Business Development Manager at easyAML, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience partnering with the legal sector. With a career rooted in solving the complex operational challenges of law firms, Chris has evolved alongside the industry—transitioning from physical file security and digitisation to cutting-edge SaaS solutions. For the past six years, Chris has specialised in Verification of Identity (VOI). With the introduction of Tranche 2 regulations, he has spent the last twelve months pivoting his focus toward Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. He is known for building sincere, long-term relationships; his clients view him not just as a service provider, but as a reliable partner they can trust to navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

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