Consumer Protection

26 March 2020

All agents who hold a current triennial certificate and have held or received monies in trust during the 2019 calendar year are reminded that they must lodge an audit report with the Commissioner for Consumer Protection (the Commissioner) by 31 March 2020.

Agents who have not held or received monies in trust during 2019 should submit a Declaration of no receipt of trust funds - real estate and business agents in lieu of an audit report.  This is also due by 31 March 2020.

19 March 2020

Fire events in Australia and around the world involving the use of certain types of external wall cladding highlight the need for land valuers to be aware of their obligations in relation to disclosures, as the presence or use of combustible cladding that does not comply with the Building Code of Australia has been found to contribute to the rapid fire spread across the façade of the building.

18 March 2020

Fire events in Australia and around the world involving the use of certain types of external wall cladding, highlight the need for tenants to be aware of their landlords' and real estate agents' obligations in relation to disclosures as to the presence or use of combustible cladding that does not comply with the Building Code of Australia and has been found to contribute to rapid fire spread across the façade of the building.

18 March 2020

Fire events in Australia and around the world involving the use of certain types of external wall cladding highlight the need for landlords and property managers to be aware of their obligations in relation to disclosures, as the presence or use of combustible cladding that does not comply with the Building Code of Australia has been found to contribute to rapid fire spread across the facade of the building.   

18 March 2020

Fire events in Australia and around the world involving the use of certain types of external wall cladding highlight the need for real estate agents, business agents, sales representatives and property managers to be aware of their obligations in relation to disclosures, as the presence or use of combustible cladding that does not comply with the Building Code of Australia has been found to contribute to rapid fire spread across the façade of the building.    

The quad bike safety standard poster highlights the key requirements of the safety standard. Please download the poster and display in a highly visible location.

For more information visit the quad bikes page.

20 December 2019

Changes to the Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978

Changes to the Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978 (the Act) which come into effect from 1 January 2020 include: