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Australia vs New Caledonia

Crypto regulation comparison

Australia

Australia

New Caledonia

New Caledonia

Legal
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Cryptocurrency is legal and well-regulated in Australia. AUSTRAC oversees AML/CTF compliance for exchanges, ASIC handles consumer protection, and the ATO treats crypto as property for tax purposes. Australia has been developing a comprehensive licensing framework for digital asset platforms.

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Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate 0-45%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator ASIC, AUSTRAC, ATO
Regulator -
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins to be regulated under proposed payments framework legislation
Stablecoin Rules -
Key Points
  • Digital currency exchanges must register with AUSTRAC and comply with AML/CTF Act
  • ATO treats cryptocurrency as a CGT asset; holding for 12+ months qualifies for 50% discount
  • ASIC regulates crypto products that qualify as financial products under the Corporations Act
  • Treasury released a token mapping consultation in 2023 to classify digital assets
  • Proposed licensing regime for digital asset platforms under development
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