Associations publications and resources
These publications will assist associations and clubs in understanding and complying with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015.
Residential tenancies update: Changes to Magistrates Court and Australia Post processes - Real estate bulletin issue 105 (February 2016)
4 February 2016
The Department of Commerce wishes to notify agents and property managers of some recent changes by the Magistrates Court and Australia Post in relation to their services.
Increase in application filing fee with Magistrates Court
As from 1 January 2016, the application filing fee increased from $26.70 to $53.20 in relation to residential tenancies. This fee applies to both the Application for disposal of bond money (Form 6) and the Application for court order (Form 12).
Co-operatives Law Reforms
The Co-operatives Amendment Act 2016 (the Act), was reformed in 2017. The changes aligned co-operatives law in Western Australia with co-operatives legislation in other states and territories and allow Western Australia to participate in the Co-operatives National Law (CNL).
Three month transition period to comply with fee deregulation changes - Settlement agents bulletin issue 54 (January 2016)
29 January 2016
As outlined in e-bulletin issue 53, the regulation of fees will cease as of 3 February 2016. Settlement agents are able to determine the fee structure to charge their client for services in executing settlement transactions. A new fee disclosure rule will also be included in the Settlement Agents’ Code of Conduct 1982.
Settlement agents fee deregulation – FAQ fee disclosure methods
As of 3 February 2016, regulation of fees has ceased. Settlement agents are now able to determine what fee to charge their client for their services in executing the transaction.
Deregulation of fees for settlement agents - Settlement agents bulletin issue 53 (January 2016)
25 January 2016
Following consultation with industry in 2014, the Minister for Commerce has announced the scale of maximum fees for settlement agents will be removed.
From Wednesday 3 February 2016, regulation of fees will cease. Settlement agents will be able to determine what fee to charge their client for their services in executing the transaction.
Deregulation of fees for land valuers - Land valuers bulletin issue 20 (January 2016)
25 January 2016
Following consultation with industry in 2014, the Minister for Commerce has announced the scale of maximum fees fixed for land valuers will be removed.
The model rules
The model rules are a standard set of rules that have been developed for use by associations who do not wish to develop their own rules. These rules meet all the requirements of the Act and provide a suitable governance framework for an incorporated association.
If your association chooses to use the model rules the only details you need to provide are:
Associations Info - Issue 12 July 2015
What a busy financial year it has been
It has been a very eventful 12 months for the Associations Branch of the Department of Commerce: