AML Compliance · Tranche II Specialists · Australia-Wide

AML Compliance.
Done Right.

WilliamThomas&Co. delivers institutional-grade AML/CTF compliance advisory to Australian businesses navigating AUSTRAC's Tranche II reforms. Expert guidance. Defensible programs. Plain language — whatever your size.

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Alison Purdy
Alison Purdy
Founder & Principal Consultant · WilliamThomas&Co.
Tranche II Specialists
Institutional-Grade Rigour
Tailored to Your Business
AUSTRAC-Ready Programs
All Business Sizes Welcome
Who We Are

The compliance expertise your business now requires.

AUSTRAC's Tranche II reforms have brought thousands of Australian businesses under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act for the first time. The obligations are real, the timelines are firm, and the penalties for non-compliance are significant.

WilliamThomas&Co. was established to give newly regulated businesses access to rigorous, senior compliance advisory support — the kind previously available only to major financial institutions. We know what good looks like. We'll make sure your business does too.

Whether you're a large agency or a sole trader just finding your feet, we work at your pace, in plain language, until your obligations are completely under control.

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What We Do

End-to-end compliance,
foundation to review.

Five specialist services covering every stage of your AML/CTF obligations — designed to work together or independently, wherever you need us.

01
ML/TF Risk Assessments

Business-specific, documented, and built to withstand regulatory scrutiny. The foundation of every compliant program.

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02
AML Program Design & Implementation

A single, consolidated AML Program built on a risk-based framework — tailored to your business, compliant with the new legislative structure from 31 March.

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03
Staff Training & Education

Practical, role-appropriate training that gives your team genuine capability — documented and AUSTRAC-ready.

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04
Independent Program Reviews

Objective, arms-length evaluation of your AML/CTF program — conducted with the rigour regulators expect.

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05
Ongoing Compliance Support

Retained advisory expertise that keeps your compliance program current as your business and the regulations evolve.

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"Not sure where to start? Most of our clients weren't either."

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Who We Serve

Built for the businesses
Tranche II has captured.

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Real Estate Agents

High-value transactions demand rigorous client due diligence and documented risk programs.

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Conveyancers

Specific obligations around beneficial ownership, source of funds, and transaction monitoring.

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Accountants

Client fund management and financial advisory carry distinct AML/CTF risk profiles.

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Legal Professionals

Solicitors and law firms handling property, trust, and corporate transactions face significant AML/CTF exposure.

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Dealers in Precious Metals

High-value transactions with significant exposure to money laundering typologies.

Alison Purdy — Founder, WilliamThomas&Co.
Meet Your Consultant

Institutional expertise.
Now working for you.

Alison Purdy founded WilliamThomas&Co. after years spent building and reviewing AML/CTF programs at the highest level of Australia's financial services sector. She saw a gap: thousands of newly regulated businesses with real obligations and nowhere near enough quality guidance.

Every client of WilliamThomas&Co. receives Alison's direct engagement — not a junior consultant, not a template, not a checklist. Senior expertise, applied personally.

"I built programs for some of Australia's largest institutions. Now I bring that same standard to every business that needs it — regardless of size."

Alison Purdy · Founder, WilliamThomas&Co.
About Alison
Wherever You're Starting From

Most of our clients had never heard of AUSTRAC six months ago.

If you've recently learned that your business is now regulated under Australia's anti-money laundering laws — and you're not sure what that means, what you need to do, or where to begin — you're in exactly the right place.

The Tranche II reforms have brought thousands of ordinary small businesses into a regulatory framework that was previously the domain of banks. It's new territory for almost everyone it captures. There's no expectation that you already know the answers.

We work at whatever pace suits you, explain everything in plain language, and never make you feel out of your depth for asking.

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Our Promise
"If you're not sure what you need, just get in touch. The first conversation is free, and it will give you complete clarity on where you stand — no obligation, no jargon, no pressure."
Alison Purdy · WilliamThomas&Co.
Why WilliamThomas&Co.

Institutional rigour.
Accessible to you.

01
Senior-Level Experience

Our approach is informed by deep experience in financial crime compliance at Australia's major financial institutions — the same standard applied to the country's most scrutinised regulated entities.

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No Templates. No Shortcuts.

Every risk assessment, program, and review is built specifically for your business. AUSTRAC knows the difference between genuine compliance and a copied template — and so do we.

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You'll Understand It Completely

A compliance program you can't explain won't protect you. We work through every element until it belongs to you — and you can stand behind it with confidence.

Our Approach

"We bring the analytical rigour of a major financial institution to every business we work with — because that is the standard your obligations now demand."

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Common Questions

Before you get in touch.

My business has only just been told it needs to comply. Where do I start?

Start with a ML/TF risk assessment — it's the first legal requirement and the foundation of everything else. We guide you through the entire process from scratch. No prior compliance knowledge required.

I'm a sole trader or very small practice. Is this relevant to me?

Yes. The Tranche II reforms apply regardless of business size. A proportionate program for a small practice is far simpler than one for a large firm — and that's exactly what we build.

How long does it take to get compliant?

For most small businesses, we can complete a risk assessment and basic program within a few weeks, depending on your availability and complexity. We work at your pace.

What if I've already started on my own?

That's completely fine. We pick up from wherever you are — reviewing what you've done, filling gaps, or starting fresh if needed. No judgement either way.

What does it cost?

Every engagement is scoped to your specific business. Book a free discovery call and we'll give you a clear picture of what's involved and what it's likely to cost — before any commitment.

Do I need a lawyer or accountant as well?

Not necessarily — we handle your AML/CTF obligations end-to-end. If we identify something outside our scope, we'll tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.

Ready to get your obligations under control?

Book a free, confidential discovery call. Walk away with complete clarity on where you stand.

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