Settlement agents
How to get a settlement agent licence.
Insurance - settlement agents
The Settlement Agents Act 1981 gives the Commissioner the power to make arrangements in respect of fidelity and professional indemnity insurance.
Proactive compliance - settlement agents
The proactive compliance program was established in 1999. The function of the program is to assist agents in complying with legislative requirements.
Infringements - settlement agents
The Settlement Agents Act 1981 (the Act) imposes serious obligations on the settlement industry and the way it operates.
Continuing professional development (CPD) - settlement agents
Continuing professional development (CPD) training is for people in the settlement industry to improve their knowledge, skills and professionalism.
CPD activities - settlement agents
The topics are selected to assist licensees to update their: knowledge of industry developments legislative changes work practices
CPD distance learning - settlement agents
Remote and regional participants can complete all of their CPD requirements online by contacting a training provider.
Publications - settlement agents
Consumer Protection regularly produces and updates publications about property industry laws and licensing.
Auditing settlement agents - forms and publications
Settlement agents trust accounts must be audited by an approved auditor and the audit report lodged with Consumer Protection.