First AML
From 1 July 2026, Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws apply to law firms providing certain services.
To make this as straightforward as possible for our clients, ERA Legal has partnered with First AML.
Who is First AML?
First AML is a specialist Australian and New Zealand software solution.
They work with law firms and other regulated professionals to collect and verify client information in line with AML/CTF requirements. Their platform is secure, easy to use, and designed to keep the process simple at your end.
Why we’ve chosen First AML
We wanted a user-friendly and secure solution for our clients.
Your information is protected by the controls you’d expect from a modern compliance platform. First AML is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified — the international benchmark for information security — independently audited every year and penetration-tested twice a year. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, hosted in Australia (AWS Sydney), and access is strictly controlled. As with any digital system, no platform can guarantee absolute security, but First AML applies industry-leading safeguards to keep that risk as low as reasonably possible.
You can read First AML’s full Security Statement on their site.
What you’ll need to do
If we need to collect information from you for AML/CTF purposes, you’ll receive an email from ERA Legal Compliance (noreply@eralegal.com.au) with a secure link.
There’s no account to set up — just follow the prompts in the link and upload the information requested.
The whole process is online and usually only takes a few minutes.
Need a hand?
If you have questions about the First AML platform or run into any issues using the link, feel free to contact your solicitor directly.
Support is also available through the First AML Client Hub.
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