---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "asia_pacific", "fatf", "legal"]
aliases: ["AU", "AUS"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--australia]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.asic.gov.au"
    url: "https://www.asic.gov.au"
    type: "official"
  - name: "https://www.austrac.gov.au"
    url: "https://www.austrac.gov.au"
    type: "official"
  - name: "https://treasury.gov.au"
    url: "https://treasury.gov.au"
    type: "official"
---

#  Australia (AU) — Crypto Regulation

> Australia has a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, including the recent Digital Assets Framework Bill (2026) which formalizes crypto regulations. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) actively oversees crypto activities to protect consumers and maintain market integrity.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | High |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|asia pacific]] |
| Currency | [[entity--aud|AUD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Capital gains tax applies as per standard income tax rules |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | Corporate tax applies on crypto gains at standard rates |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | Taxed as ordinary income |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as ordinary income |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as ordinary income |

Cryptocurrency is subject to capital gains tax under normal income tax rules. Mining and staking rewards are taxed as ordinary income. No VAT applies to crypto transactions.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--asic|ASIC]] |
| Framework | Digital Assets Framework Bill (2026) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $20,000 - $100,000 (AUSTRAC registration + AFSL if required) |
| Timeline | 3-12 months |

Licensing is mandatory for crypto service providers under the Digital Assets Framework Bill, with ASIC as the regulator.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| [[concept--fatf|FATF]] Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities fall under existing financial regulations and require compliance with AML and licensing rules.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the Digital Assets Framework Bill with specific requirements for issuers and custodians.

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.142/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 35% |
| Climate | temperate |
| Infrastructure | excellent |

Mining is legal and supported by good infrastructure and moderate electricity costs. Renewable energy share is significant, aiding sustainability.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 73/100 |
| Ease of Business | easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | open |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: research

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.asic.gov.au](https://www.asic.gov.au)
- [https://www.austrac.gov.au](https://www.austrac.gov.au)
- [https://treasury.gov.au](https://treasury.gov.au)