Lara Paholski: new AML laws will hit every QLD property professional in 2026

In episode 28 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with Lara Paholski, CEO of LiveSign, to unpack the biggest regulatory change facing Queensland property professionals in more than a decade.With AML/CTF Tranche 2 reforms commencing from 01 July 2026, lawyers, conveyancers, accountants and real estate agents will all face new obligations around identity verification, customer due diligence and anti-money laundering compliance.As the CEO of one of Australia's leading verification of identity providers, Lara has spent years helping property professionals navigate digital identity, fraud prevention and compliance. In this episode, she breaks down what is changing, why it matters and what businesses need to do now.We cover:- Verification of Identity (VOI): what VOI actually is, how modern identity verification works, the role of biometrics and government-issued IDs, common fraud risks in property transactions and why secure digital verification is becoming increasingly important.- AML Tranche 2: what the new anti-money laundering laws mean for lawyers, conveyancers, accountants and real estate agents, how prepared the industry really is and the practical steps businesses should be taking before the reforms commence.- What it means for buyers and sellers: the additional checks clients can expect, why more questions will be asked throughout the transaction process and how these reforms are designed to better protect consumers and the property industry from fraud and financial crime.If you work in real estate, conveyancing, law, finance or property, this episode is essential listening ahead of the AML/CTF changes and a valuable guide to understanding the future of compliance in Queensland property.Contact Livesign: https://www.live-sign.com/resources/helpFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empirelegal/More podcast episodes: https://empirelegal.com.au/podcast/Check out our blogs: https://empirelegal.com.au/blog/Website: https://empirelegal.com.au/Support the show