15 September 2025
CPD changes and how they affect you
If you hold a real estate representative, business, real estate or settlement agent’s licence there are important changes to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) you need to know about:
Revised point system
From 1 January 2026 all licenced individuals are required to complete five CPD points each year, with at least one CPD point from each of the three specified subject areas:
- Legal requirements
- Ethics or professional responsibility
- Professional skills
If the Commissioner for Consumer Protection sets any mandatory CPD units for the relevant CPD year, you will also need to complete those units as part of your five points for that year.
New CPD year
The new CPD year will run from 1 April – 31 March, with the first full CPD year running 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027.
CPD training completed between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026 will count toward the 2026–27 CPD year.
You can only earn CPD points from training delivered by an approved CPD provider. A list of approved providers will be published on the Consumer Protection website.
If you become licensed part way through a CPD year, the total CPD points required to meet compliance will be adjusted proportionally based on when an individual becomes licenced during the CPD year, as shown in the table below:
| Month in which person becomes licenced | Combined point value |
|---|---|
| April or May | 5 |
| June or July | 4 |
| August or September | 3 |
| October or November | 2 |
| Decemeber | 1 |
Record keeping is your responsibility
Both CPD training providers and licensed individuals will be required to keep records of their CPD training as proof of compliance. These records must be retained for four years from the end of the CPD year they relate to.
Exemption process
The process for applying for a full or partial exemption from CPD requirements will remain unchanged. Individuals must apply to the Commissioner for Consumer Protection. As with the current process, the Commissioner will assess each application on its merits, in line with the relevant regulations, and provide a written decision with reasons for approval or refusal.
More detailed information on the CPD changes will be available on Consumer Protection’s website and shared through bulletins in the coming months.