Once you have decided to form a new co-operative under the Co-operatives Act 2009 (the Act) the steps for registering are:
Create the rules for the co-operative:
The rules govern how the co-operative runs and outline its members' rights and responsibilities. The rules need to comply with the law and contain certain mandatory matters.
Model rules of non distributing and distributing co-ops, with and without share capital
How to make a claim for reimbursement from the Fidelity Guarantee Account, including accompanying claim form.
Settlement Agents Act 1981; Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978
Effective 1 July 2011
Consumer Protection regularly produces and updates publications about property industry laws and licensing. The below links will provide you with settlement agent specific information.
Developers are required to register their principal place of business with the Commissioner for Consumer Protection (the Commissioner) for as long as the business is carried out. This is a requirement under the Registration Requirements Section 57 of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the Act).
Publications relating to compulsory professional development for settlement agents.
Application forms for real estate agent compulsory professional development.
Elective activities must be approved by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection.
Trainers are invited to submit professional development activities, which meet the aims and purpose of the CPD program, for approval as elective activities
To apply to have elective activities approved go to our Application for approval of CPD elective activity page.
Land valuers bulletins provide topical information and reminders for valuers.
Bulletins published since April 2013:
A series of product safety publications for consumers.
For more information see consumer product safety publications which includes the following product safety publications:
