{ "checkedAt": "2026-10-03", "resources": [ { "id": "vic-source-rental-application", "state": "VIC", "title": "Residential rental application", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/residential-rental-application-31-march-2026.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "31 March 2026", "note": "RTA s30AC; RTR regs14A/14B; Schedule1 Form3A", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-rental-agreement-short", "state": "VIC", "title": "Form 1 - Residential rental agreement (no more than 5 years)", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/form-1-residential-rental-agreement.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "RTA s26(1); RTR reg10(1); Schedule1 Form1", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-rental-agreement-long", "state": "VIC", "title": "Form 2 - Residential rental agreement (more than 5 years)", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/form-2-residential-rental-agreement-for-a-fixed-term-of-more-than-five-years.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "RTA s26(1A)(b); RTR reg10(2); Schedule1 Form2", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-rental-condition-report", "state": "VIC", "title": "Condition report - Residential rental agreement", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/condition-report-word.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "RTA s35(1B); RTR reg18; Schedule1 Form4", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-pps-single-metro", "state": "VIC", "title": "Property Price Statement - Single residential property in Melbourne metropolitan area", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/publications/businesses/estate-agents/pps--single-residential-property-located-in-the-melbourne-metropolitan-area.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "September 2026", "note": "Estate Agents Act1980 s47AF; Director-approved", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-pps-single-nonmetro", "state": "VIC", "title": "Property Price Statement - Single residential property outside Melbourne metropolitan area", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/publications/businesses/estate-agents/pps--single-residential-property-located-outside-the-melbourne-metropolitan-area.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "September 2026", "note": "Estate Agents Act1980 s47AF; Director-approved", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-pps-multi-metro", "state": "VIC", "title": "Property Price Statement - Multiple units of a single type/class in Melbourne metropolitan area", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/publications/businesses/estate-agents/pps--multiple-units-of-a-single-type-or-class-located-in-the-melbourne-metropolitan-area.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "September 2026", "note": "Estate Agents Act1980 s47AF; Director-approved", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-pps-multi-nonmetro", "state": "VIC", "title": "Property Price Statement - Multiple units of a single type/class outside Melbourne metropolitan area", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/publications/businesses/estate-agents/pps--multiple-units-of-a-single-type-or-class-located-outside-the-melbourne-metropolitan-area.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "September 2026", "note": "Estate Agents Act1980 s47AF; Director-approved", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-buyer-due-diligence", "state": "VIC", "title": "Due diligence checklist", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/estate-agents/running-your-business/authorities-commissions-and-contracts/contracts", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/publications/housing-and-accommodation/buying-and-selling-property/due-diligence-checklist.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Approved checklist must be made available for home/residential property buyers", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-authority-estimated-price", "state": "VIC", "title": "Director approved form for use in agency authority - estimated selling price", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/estate-agents/running-your-business/authorities-commissions-and-contracts/authorities-rebates-and-commission", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/businesses/estate-agents/estimated-selling-price.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Director-approved required wording for authority to sell", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-authority-complaint-statement", "state": "VIC", "title": "Director approved form for use in agency authority - making a complaint concerning commissions and/or outgoings", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/estate-agents/running-your-business/authorities-commissions-and-contracts/authorities-rebates-and-commission", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/businesses/estate-agents/making-a-complaint-concerning-commissions-and-or-outgoings.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Director-approved required complaint wording in all authorities", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-commission-sharing-notice", "state": "VIC", "title": "Director approved form for use in agency authority - notice of commission sharing", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/estate-agents/running-your-business/authorities-commissions-and-contracts/authorities-rebates-and-commission", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/businesses/estate-agents/notice-of-commission-sharing.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Director-approved wording required when commission shared outside agency exception", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-authority-rebate-statement", "state": "VIC", "title": "Director approved form for use in agency authority - rebate statement", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/estate-agents/running-your-business/authorities-commissions-and-contracts/authorities-rebates-and-commission", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/businesses/estate-agents/rebate-statement.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Director-approved required rebate statement; choose if agency receives/may receive rebate", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-authority-no-rebate-statement", "state": "VIC", "title": "Director approved form for use in agency authority - rebate statement - no rebate will be received", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/estate-agents/running-your-business/authorities-commissions-and-contracts/authorities-rebates-and-commission", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/businesses/estate-agents/rebate-statement-no-rebate-will-be-received.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Director-approved alternative required rebate statement for no rebate", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-vendor-conflict-disclosure", "state": "VIC", "title": "Disclosure of conflict of interest to vendor", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/estate-agents/running-your-business/authorities-commissions-and-contracts/contracts", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/businesses/estate-agents/disclosure-of-conflict-of-interest-to-the-vendor.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Required written seller acknowledgement using CAV form when agent/associate buys listed property", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-repairs-inspection", "state": "VIC", "title": "Request for repairs inspection", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/repairs-alterations-safety-and-pets/repairs/repairs-in-rental-properties", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/request-for-repairs-inspection.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV service request template; initial repair request must be made separately", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-electronic-service-consent", "state": "VIC", "title": "Consent to electronic service of notices and other documents", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/starting-and-changing-rental-agreements/different-rental-agreements/residential-rental-agreements", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/consent-to-electronic-service-of-notices-and-other-documents.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Optional CAV consent evidence template; consent itself must be express", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-provider-notice", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice to renter/s of rented premises", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-to-renter-of-rented-premises.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Statutory notice template; exact approved/prescribed status depends on selected purpose; retain source wording", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-breach-notice-to-renter", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice of breach of duty to renter/s of rented premises", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/legal-and-dispute-support/when-a-renter-or-rental-provider-breaks-the-law", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-of-breach-of-duty-to-renters-of-rented-premises.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV template for statutory written notice under s208; specific content/timeframe required", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-entry-notice", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice to renter of entry to rented premises", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/rental-providers-inspecting-or-entering-a-property/when-a-rental-provider-can-enter-a-property", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-to-renter-of-entry-to-rented-premises.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV template for statutory written entry notice; reason/timeframe required", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-notice-to-vacate", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice to vacate to renter of rented premises", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/moving-out-giving-notice-and-evictions/notice-to-vacate/notice-to-vacate-in-rental-properties", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-to-vacate-to-renter-of-rented-premises.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Prescribed Form6: RTR reg37; RTA s91ZZO(a)", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-goods-left-behind", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice of goods left behind", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/forms-and-publications", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-of-goods-left-behind.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV statutory notice template; prescription not individually verified in this research", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-rental-applicant-information", "state": "VIC", "title": "Statement of information for rental applicants", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/starting-and-changing-rental-agreements/applying-signing-and-moving-in/applying-for-a-property", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/statement-of-information-for-rental-applicants.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Prescribed information Form3 under RTR reg14; separate from property-sales PPS", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-rental-mandatory-disclosure", "state": "VIC", "title": "Mandatory disclosure checklist", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/starting-and-changing-rental-agreements/applying-signing-and-moving-in/applying-for-a-property", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/mandatory-disclosure-checklist.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV checklist to satisfy required disclosures; no claim checklist layout is prescribed", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-rent-increase-notice", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice of proposed rent increase to renter/s of rented premises", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/rent-bond-bills-and-condition-reports/rent/rent-increases", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-of-proposed-rent-increase-to-renter-of-rented-premises.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Prescribed Form5; RTA s44(1), RTR reg21", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-notice-of-intention-to-sell", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice of intention to sell", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/rental-providers-inspecting-or-entering-a-property/when-a-rental-provider-can-enter-a-property", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-of-intention-to-sell.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV statutory notice; source states must use this form for proposed sales entry", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-additional-bond-notice", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice requesting additional bond", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/rent-bond-bills-and-condition-reports/rent/rent-increases", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-requesting-additional-bond.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV statutory notice template; use only qualifying long-term agreement circumstances", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-sole-renter-death-notice", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice to vacate in the case of death of a sole renter", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/moving-out-giving-notice-and-evictions/notice-to-vacate/notice-to-vacate-in-rental-properties", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-to-vacate-in-the-case-of-death-of-a-sole-renter.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV statutory notice template; distinct process and recipient", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-renter-intention-to-vacate", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice of intention to vacate rented premises", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/moving-out-giving-notice-and-evictions/giving-notice-as-a-renter/renter-giving-notice", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-of-intention-to-vacate-rented-premises.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Optional CAV form: written notice required but using this specific form is expressly not compulsory", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-repair-general-notice-to-provider", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice to rental provider of rented premises", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/repairs-alterations-safety-and-pets/repairs/repairs-in-rental-properties", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-to-rental-provider-of-rented-premises.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "Optional recommended CAV template for written non-urgent repair request/urgent repair repayment and other notices", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-breach-notice-to-provider", "state": "VIC", "title": "Notice of breach of duty to rental provider of rented premises", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/legal-and-dispute-support/when-a-renter-or-rental-provider-breaks-the-law", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/notice-of-breach-of-duty-to-rental-provider-of-rented-premises.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV template for statutory written notice under s208; select legally applicable duty/remedy period", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-pet-request", "state": "VIC", "title": "Pet request form", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/repairs-alterations-safety-and-pets/pets", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/pet-request-form.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "", "note": "CAV statutory pet-request form; one separate form per pet; exact legal approved/prescribed wording not independently verified here", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-renters-guide", "state": "VIC", "title": "Renters guide", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/starting-and-changing-rental-agreements/different-rental-agreements/residential-rental-agreements", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/publications/housing-and-accommodation/renting/renters-guide.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "", "note": "Required information given before occupancy; digitally with agreement to electronic documents", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-renter-minimum-standards-checklist", "state": "VIC", "title": "Rental minimum standards - checklist for renters", "category": "renting", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/new-changes-to-the-rental-laws", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/publications/housing-and-accommodation/renting/rental-minimum-standards/rental-minimum-standards-checklist-for-renters-pdf.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "", "note": "Optional official checklist/information; does not replace prescribed rental application/agreement", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "vic-source-provider-minimum-standards-checklist", "state": "VIC", "title": "Rental minimum standards - checklist for rental providers", "category": "sales-and-agency", "source": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/new-changes-to-the-rental-laws", "download": "https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/publications/housing-and-accommodation/renting/rental-minimum-standards/rental-minimum-standards-checklist-for-rental-providers-pdf.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "", "note": "Optional official checklist; legal standards mandatory", "verification": "Official source checked 3 October 2026; open the current original before use." }, { "id": "nsw-property-hub", "state": "NSW", "title": "Property services forms", "category": "licensing-and-agency", "source": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/property-professionals/property-services-forms", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "", "note": "Licensing, mutual recognition, licence-in-charge changes, s35 franchising, s47 referral/relationship disclosure, s49 beneficial-interest consent, s59 cooling-off waiver and trust/audit resources.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "nsw-agency-agreements", "state": "NSW", "title": "Agency agreements requirements", "category": "agency", "source": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/property-professionals/working-as-an-agent/agency-agreements", "download": null, "format": "HTML guidance", "version": "", "note": "Use for regulated agreement terms and signing/copy requirements. A universal official blank sales or management appointment template was not verified.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "nsw-s47", "state": "NSW", "title": "Section 47 relationship/referral disclosure form", "category": "disclosure", "source": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/property-professionals/section-47-form", "download": null, "format": "Official form page", "version": "", "note": "Use the current property-services hub/page; this research did not verify a current exact PDF download.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "nsw-s49", "state": "NSW", "title": "Section 49 beneficial-interest consent form", "category": "disclosure", "source": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/property-professionals/section-49-form", "download": null, "format": "Official form page", "version": "", "note": "Use the current official page. An older v10-2020 PDF exists but was not adopted as current.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "nsw-s59", "state": "NSW", "title": "Section 59 approved cooling-off waiver", "category": "agency", "source": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/fair-trading/resources/section-59-approved-waiver-of-right-to-cooling-off-period-form", "download": null, "format": "Official form page", "version": "", "note": "Circumstance-specific waiver; eligibility and preconditions must be checked. Current exact PDF not verified.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "nsw-rental-hub", "state": "NSW", "title": "Rental forms, surveys and data", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/rental-forms-surveys-and-data", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "", "note": "Primary tenancy source. Use current hub before issuing copies.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "nsw-tenancy-agreement", "state": "NSW", "title": "Standard residential tenancy agreement", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/rental-forms-surveys-and-data/resources/standard-residential-tenancy-agreement", "download": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/noindex/2025-06/residential-tenancy-agreement-form.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "File updated 21 September 2026", "note": "20-page current original. Older year in URL is not the version date. Electronic service requires the specific consent described in the agreement.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "nsw-condition-report", "state": "NSW", "title": "Residential tenancy condition report", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/rental-forms-surveys-and-data/resources/residential-tenancy-condition-report", "download": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/noindex/2024-01/residential-tenancy-condition-report.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "File updated 21 September 2026", "note": "12-page current original; completion, copies and timing still depend on the tenancy rules.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "nsw-privacy-reform-pending", "state": "NSW", "title": "Rental privacy and standard application reform status", "category": "privacy", "source": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/renters-get-landmark-protections-against-privacy-breaches-and-misleading-rental-ads", "download": null, "format": "HTML announcement", "version": "25 September 2026", "note": "Parliamentary passage reported; standard application and supporting rules were still being finalised. Do not label a NSW standard rental application as already mandatory on this evidence.", "verification": "Primary announcement parsed; commencement and final prescribed application form not verified." }, { "id": "qld-property-hub", "state": "QLD", "title": "Property-industry forms", "category": "licensing-and-agency", "source": "https://www.qld.gov.au/community/fair-trading/regulated-industries-licensing-and-legislation/property-industry-regulation/forms", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "", "note": "Forms 6/6A appointments, 7 beneficial interest, 8 referral disclosure, AFA5 trust notification, licensing, transfer and audits. Current official linked originals should be used.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "qld-form6", "state": "QLD", "title": "Property occupations Form 6: appointment of agent", "category": "agency", "source": "https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/oft-property-transaction-forms/resource/c795afc7-6a5a-473e-a6e0-855bea83aa5b", "download": "https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/d0989f98-f0eb-48ad-9d4a-3eba971f7fb2/resource/c795afc7-6a5a-473e-a6e0-855bea83aa5b/download/23_1467ft_po_f6_v1_0524fields.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v1 0524", "note": "Appoint for relevant property services and give the completed appointment to the client before starting those services. Do not use as a universal interstate appointment.", "verification": "Exact official resource download link verified; equivalent official PDF content visible in search." }, { "id": "qld-form6a", "state": "QLD", "title": "Property occupations Form 6A: commercial appointment", "category": "agency", "source": "https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/oft-property-transaction-forms/resource/53299fbd-c5dd-41e1-ba0f-6a1cfdb36a44", "download": "https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/d0989f98-f0eb-48ad-9d4a-3eba971f7fb2/resource/53299fbd-c5dd-41e1-ba0f-6a1cfdb36a44/download/form-6a-commercial-appointment-re-agent-rl-agent-auctioneer-23-1467ft-po-f6a-v1-0524fields.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v1 0524", "note": "Commercial appointment; choose by service and property scope.", "verification": "Exact official resource download link verified; binary contents not independently rendered." }, { "id": "qld-tenancy-hub", "state": "QLD", "title": "RTA forms for general tenancies", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "Live version/date table checked 3 October 2026", "note": "General tenancies only; rooming accommodation and other tenure types have different form sets. Hub includes current PDFs and online bond services.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "qld-form22", "state": "QLD", "title": "RTA Form 22: rental application", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "download": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/Form-22-Rental-application.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v4 March 2026", "note": "6 pages. Approved rental application is mandatory for covered general-tenancy applications from 1 May 2025; use current privacy/identification limits.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "qld-form18a", "state": "QLD", "title": "RTA Form 18a: general tenancy agreement", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "download": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-06/Form-18a-General-tenancy-agreement.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v23; hub date 1 September 2025", "note": "12-page original. Witness/signature conventions must follow this current form and applicable law, not generic requirements from other jurisdictions.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "qld-form1a", "state": "QLD", "title": "RTA Form 1a: entry condition report", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "download": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-06/Form-1a-Entry-condition-report-general-tenancies.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v20; hub date 2 October 2026", "note": "8 pages; current on the research date.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "qld-form2", "state": "QLD", "title": "RTA Form 2: bond lodgement", "category": "bond", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "download": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-08/Form-2-Bond-lodgement.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v10; hub date 13 November 2025", "note": "3 pages; official online bond service also available.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "qld-form4", "state": "QLD", "title": "RTA Form 4: refund of rental bond", "category": "bond", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "download": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/Form-4-Refund-of-rental-bond.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v15; hub date 3 October 2026", "note": "5 pages. Verify online claimant, authorisation and bond-dispute requirements; merely filling the form does not authorise a release.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "qld-form9", "state": "QLD", "title": "RTA Form 9: entry notice", "category": "notice", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "download": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-06/Form-9-Entry-notice.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v20; hub date 13 November 2025", "note": "2 pages. Notice grounds, timing and service are separate checks.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "qld-form11", "state": "QLD", "title": "RTA Form 11: notice to remedy breach", "category": "notice", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "download": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-06/Form-11-Notice-to-remedy-breach.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v14; hub date 6 June 2024", "note": "2 pages; select the proper grounds, dates and service.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "qld-form12", "state": "QLD", "title": "RTA Form 12: notice to leave", "category": "notice", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "download": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-06/Form-12-Notice-to-leave.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v27; hub date 1 May 2025", "note": "2 pages; lawful grounds, evidence, timing and service require separate assessment.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "qld-rental-privacy", "state": "QLD", "title": "Personal information in rental applications and tenancies", "category": "privacy", "source": "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/before-renting/applying-for-a-rental-property/personal-information", "download": null, "format": "HTML guidance", "version": "", "note": "For covered tenancies from 1 May 2025, destroy unsuccessful applications after three months and relevant successful-tenancy personal information within seven years after the tenancy ends; observe distinct minimum retention for specified tenancy records. Do not apply this schedule indiscriminately to other states.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "wa-rental-hub", "state": "WA", "title": "Rental forms and notices", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/rental-forms-and-notices", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "", "note": "Separates prescribed, mandatory-in-circumstance and optional helpful forms. Includes tenancy, condition, information, entry, rent, pet/modification, bond and termination resources. Prescribed forms must not be casually rewritten.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "wa-form1aa", "state": "WA", "title": "Form 1AA: residential tenancy agreement", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/publications/rent-agreement-form-1aa", "download": "https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/system/files/documents/2026-04/form1AArentalagreement2026.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "Official April 2026 file", "note": "Current publication page links the DOCX. Do not substitute the older July 2025 URL containing an older printed agreement merely because it is a PDF.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "wa-form1ac", "state": "WA", "title": "Form 1AC: information for tenant", "category": "tenancy-information", "source": "https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/publications/information-tenant-form-1ac", "download": null, "format": "Official DOCX publication page", "version": "", "note": "Current page contains a Word download; exact binary target not resolved by the reader. Obtain from the page.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "wa-form1", "state": "WA", "title": "Form 1: property condition report", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/publications/property-condition-report-form-1", "download": null, "format": "Official DOCX publication page", "version": "", "note": "Current page contains a Word download; exact binary target not resolved by the reader. Use the prescribed original.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "wa-landlords-guide", "state": "WA", "title": "Landlord's guide", "category": "tenancy-information", "source": "https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/rental-forms-and-notices", "download": "https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/system/files/documents/2026-04/landlordsguide0426.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "April 2026", "note": "Supplemental guide; statutory and form requirements still prevail.", "verification": "Exact official PDF URL and content verified through official search result." }, { "id": "sa-tenancy-hub", "state": "SA", "title": "Private rental tenancy forms and fact sheets", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/renting-and-letting/renting-privately/forms-and-fact-sheets-for-private-rental-tenancies", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "Page last updated 13 October 2025", "note": "Current hub links applications, leases, inspection, information, bonds, entry, pets, breaches and termination. Prefer current linked targets over older search-index copies.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "sa-form-a1", "state": "SA", "title": "Form A1: application for a prospective tenant", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/renting-and-letting/renting-privately/forms-and-fact-sheets-for-private-rental-tenancies", "download": "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/documents/tenancy/forms/Form-A1_Application-for-a-prospective-tenant.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "Current linked form", "note": "6 pages. Standard application mandatory from 1 January 2026 for covered applications; do not replace with an unconstrained custom application.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "sa-fixed-lease", "state": "SA", "title": "Fixed-term residential lease agreement", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/renting-and-letting/renting-privately/forms-and-fact-sheets-for-private-rental-tenancies", "download": "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/documents/tenancy/forms/Fixed_term_lease_agreement.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "Current linked original", "note": "5 pages; choose fixed versus periodic appropriately.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "sa-periodic-lease", "state": "SA", "title": "Periodic residential lease agreement", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/renting-and-letting/renting-privately/forms-and-fact-sheets-for-private-rental-tenancies", "download": "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/documents/tenancy/forms/Periodic_lease.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "Current linked original", "note": "5 pages; completion and execution still need transaction checks.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "sa-inspection", "state": "SA", "title": "Inspection sheet", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/renting-and-letting/renting-privately/forms-and-fact-sheets-for-private-rental-tenancies", "download": "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/documents/tenancy/forms/Inspection_sheet.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "Current linked original", "note": "4 pages.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "sa-entry", "state": "SA", "title": "Notice to enter premises", "category": "notice", "source": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/renting-and-letting/renting-privately/forms-and-fact-sheets-for-private-rental-tenancies", "download": "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/documents/tenancy/forms/Notice_to_enter_premises.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "Current linked original", "note": "3 pages; lawful purpose, notice period and service must be checked.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "sa-breach5", "state": "SA", "title": "Form 5: landlord's breach and termination notice", "category": "notice", "source": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/renting-and-letting/renting-privately/forms-and-fact-sheets-for-private-rental-tenancies", "download": "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/documents/tenancy/forms/Form-5_Landlords-notice-of-breach-to-tenant-termination-of-agreement.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "Current linked original", "note": "3 pages; do not treat form availability as permission to terminate.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "sa-r1", "state": "SA", "title": "Sales agency agreements: vendor rights and obligations guide (R1 source filename)", "category": "agency-information", "source": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/business-and-trade/running-a-business/working-in-real-estate", "download": "https://cbs.sa.gov.au/documents/tenancy/fact-sheets/Form_R1_final_sales_agency_agreements.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "January 2025; printed form 1", "note": "5 pages. Give the current statutory guide before making a sales agency agreement. It is not the agency appointment itself and not the property-specific vendor disclosure Form 1.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "sa-working-interstate", "state": "SA", "title": "Working as a land agent in SA", "category": "licensing", "source": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/business-and-trade/licensing/real-estate/land-agents", "download": "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/documents/working_as_a_land_agent_in_sa1c6e.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "Version 3 September 2025", "note": "3-page regulator factsheet for interstate operators, including company/manager and trust context.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "sa-reform-hub", "state": "SA", "title": "Tenancy reforms for landlords and agents", "category": "tenancy-reform", "source": "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/sections/renting/renting/tenancy-reforms-for-landlords-and-agents", "download": null, "format": "HTML guidance", "version": "", "note": "Primary commencement source for mandatory Form A1.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "tas-agent-forms", "state": "TAS", "title": "Property Agents Board forms", "category": "licensing", "source": "https://propertyagentsboard.com.au/forms/", "download": null, "format": "HTML / online application hub", "version": "", "note": "Official licensing board, despite non-government domain. Separate individual, sole-trader business, company business, mutual-recognition, AMR and trust/changes forms. Not a library of rental agreements.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "tas-rental-hub", "state": "TAS", "title": "CBOS renting forms and resources", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/resources-tools/general-forms/asset-listings/renting", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "", "note": "Current www hub includes condition-report Word template, tenant notice examples, MyBond information and March 2026 pet request. No universal official blank lease was verified.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "tas-pet", "state": "TAS", "title": "Approved Form 36R/36S: request to keep a pet", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/resources-tools/general-forms/asset-listings/renting", "download": "https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/843337/Approved-Form-36R-36S-Request-to-keep-a-pet-on-residential-premises-March-2026.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "March 2026", "note": "8 pages; use by the tenancy rules and required response process.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "tas-guide", "state": "TAS", "title": "CBOS rental guide", "category": "tenancy-information", "source": "https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/resources-tools/general-forms/asset-listings/renting", "download": "https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/467535/CBOS-rental-guide2019.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "Legacy 2019 file currently linked by hub", "note": "52 pages. Supplemental legacy guide only; newer tenancy legislation/reforms and current form hub override older content.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "act-agent-forms", "state": "ACT", "title": "Business/real-estate/stock-and-station agent forms and fees", "category": "licensing-and-agency", "source": "https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/business-and-work-related-fees/business-real-estate-and-stock-and-station-agent-licence-fees", "download": null, "format": "HTML / online form hub", "version": "2026–27 fees", "note": "Applications, audit/trust material, exemption/statutory declaration and approved benefits-disclosure resources. Current linked forms are preferable to old standalone copies.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "act-benefits", "state": "ACT", "title": "Approved disclosure of benefits form", "category": "disclosure", "source": "https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/business-and-work-related-fees/business-real-estate-and-stock-and-station-agent-licence-fees", "download": "https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/View/af/2003-28/current/PDF/2003-28.PDF", "format": "PDF register target", "version": "Current approved-form register target", "note": "Open from the form hub/register and check current approval before implementation.", "verification": "Exact current register link verified; target responded as short HTML and the PDF contents were not rendered." }, { "id": "act-rental-hub", "state": "ACT", "title": "ACT renting hub", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://www.act.gov.au/housing-planning-and-property/renting", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "", "note": "Current official location; use current starting-tenancy instructions and Renting Book.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "act-renting-book", "state": "ACT", "title": "The Renting Book", "category": "tenancy-information", "source": "https://www.act.gov.au/open/the-renting-book", "download": "https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/2608620/Renting-Book-January-2026.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "January 2026", "note": "150 pages. Current practical guide includes obligations and tenancy documentation context.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "act-standard-terms", "state": "ACT", "title": "Residential Tenancies Act 1997, Schedule 1 standard terms", "category": "tenancy-legislation", "source": "https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/1997-84/", "download": "https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/DownloadFile/a/1997-84/current/PDF/1997-84.PDF", "format": "PDF", "version": "Republication R84", "note": "298-page Act. Use current Schedule 1 rather than the obsolete 3 March 2021 terms PDF. No single official fillable private lease was verified.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "act-starting", "state": "ACT", "title": "Starting a tenancy: required supporting documents", "category": "tenancy-information", "source": "https://www.act.gov.au/housing-planning-and-property/renting/starting-a-tenancy", "download": null, "format": "HTML guidance", "version": "", "note": "Proposed agreement with standard terms, Renting Book/link and applicable property disclosures/certificates; two condition-report copies within one day. Property-specific requirements vary.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "act-bonds", "state": "ACT", "title": "Rental bonds", "category": "bond", "source": "https://www.revenue.act.gov.au/rental-bonds", "download": null, "format": "HTML / official bond service hub", "version": "", "note": "Use official current bond portal/process; availability of an agency PDF workflow does not lodge a bond.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "nt-agent-hub", "state": "NT", "title": "Property and business agent licensing", "category": "licensing", "source": "https://nt.gov.au/industry/licences/property-and-business-agent-licensing", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "", "note": "Local real-estate, business, conveyancing, representative and auctioneer licensing resources.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "nt-amr-notice-v5", "state": "NT", "title": "AMR occupational-licensing notification (verified v5)", "category": "licensing", "source": "https://nt.gov.au/industry/licences/automatic-mutual-registration-for-occupational-licences", "download": "https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/1116171/automatic-mutual-recognition-notification.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "v5; 15 April 2025", "note": "5 pages. Explicitly excludes companies and property-agent sole traders. Current hub's renamed notification target was not rendered; verify latest form before lodging.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "nt-tenancy-hub", "state": "NT", "title": "Residential tenancies forms and guides", "category": "tenancy", "source": "https://consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au/for-consumers/residential-tenancies", "download": null, "format": "HTML hub", "version": "", "note": "RT03 unpaid rent; RT04a/04b breaches; RT05 landlord/agent termination; tenant/DFV notices; application/privacy information and guides. Hub has PDF and Word options. No official universal blank lease was verified.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "nt-rt05", "state": "NT", "title": "RT05: landlord/agent intention to terminate", "category": "notice", "source": "https://consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au/for-consumers/residential-tenancies", "download": "https://consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/for-consumers/residential-tenancies/rt05-notice-by-landlord-intention-to-terminate-may2025.pdf", "format": "PDF", "version": "May 2025", "note": "3 pages; statutory grounds, notice dates, evidence and service need independent checks.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "aml-kit", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "AUSTRAC real-estate program starter kit", "category": "aml", "source": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit", "download": null, "format": "HTML package / DOCX library", "version": "June 2026 document package", "note": "Small-agency package subject to eligibility criteria; customise, approve and operate the full program. Templates alone do not satisfy all obligations.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "aml-customise", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "AUSTRAC real estate: Customise guide", "category": "aml", "source": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit/real-estate-program-starter-kit-document-library", "download": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-06/Real%20estate%20-%20Customise%20guide.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "June 2026", "note": "Instructions for adapting the complete eligible starter-kit package.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "aml-risk", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "AUSTRAC real estate: Risk assessment", "category": "aml", "source": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit/real-estate-program-starter-kit-document-library", "download": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-06/Real%20estate%20-%20Risk%20assessment_0.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "June 2026", "note": "Assess the business's actual services, customers, delivery channels, countries and risks.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "aml-policy", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "AUSTRAC real estate: Policy document", "category": "aml", "source": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit/real-estate-program-starter-kit-document-library", "download": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-06/Real%20estate%20-%20Policy%20document.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "June 2026", "note": "Customise and approve for the actual designated services.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "aml-process", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "AUSTRAC real estate: Process document", "category": "aml", "source": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit/real-estate-program-starter-kit-document-library", "download": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-06/Real%20estate%20-%20Process%20document.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "June 2026", "note": "Operational customer due diligence, monitoring, reporting, records and governance.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "aml-roles", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "AUSTRAC real estate: AML/CTF roles form", "category": "aml", "source": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit/real-estate-program-starter-kit-document-library", "download": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-06/Real%20estate%20-%20Personnel%20forms%20-%20AMLCTF%20roles%20form.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "June 2026", "note": "Record governing-body and compliance-officer roles; a solo agency still needs defined roles.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "aml-solo-pdd", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "AUSTRAC real estate: Personnel due diligence: compliance officer and governing body are the same person", "category": "aml", "source": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit/real-estate-program-starter-kit-document-library", "download": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-06/Real%20estate%20-%20Personnel%20forms%20-%20Personnel%20due%20diligence%20where%20the%20compliance%20officer%20and%20governing%20body%20are%20the%20same%20person%20form.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "June 2026", "note": "Solo-person branch; do not substitute separate-employee forms merely to make an employee packet.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "aml-onboard-person", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "AUSTRAC real estate: Customer onboarding: individual or sole trader", "category": "aml", "source": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit/real-estate-program-starter-kit-document-library", "download": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-06/Real%20estate%20-%20Customer%20forms%20-%20Onboarding%20form%20-%20individual%20or%20sole%20trader.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "June 2026", "note": "Match the customer's legal entity; company, trust and other structures have different library forms.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "aml-cdd-person", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "AUSTRAC real estate: Initial customer due diligence: individual or sole trader", "category": "aml", "source": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit/real-estate-program-starter-kit-document-library", "download": "https://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-06/Real%20estate%20-%20Customer%20forms%20-%20Initial%20customer%20due%20diligence%20form%20-%20real%20estate%20-%20individual%20or%20sole%20trader.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "June 2026", "note": "Use correct customer structure and risk branch; actual verification must accompany form completion.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "oaic-aml-notice", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "OAIC AML/CTF privacy collection-notice template", "category": "privacy", "source": "https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/organisations/template-privacy-collection-notice-for-reporting-entities-under-the-AML-CTF-Act", "download": null, "format": "HTML template", "version": "", "note": "Customise the collection notice to actual collection, uses, disclosures and contacts. Distinguish AML information from ordinary rental-purpose information.", "verification": "Current official HTML hub/page verified; no exact current binary download asserted." }, { "id": "statdec-pdf", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "Commonwealth statutory declaration: witnessed form", "category": "statutory-declaration", "source": "https://www.ag.gov.au/legal-system/publications/commonwealth-statutory-declaration-form", "download": "https://www.ag.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/statutory-declaration-form.PDF", "format": "PDF", "version": "Publication page last updated 1 January 2024", "note": "2 pages. Form generation/download is separate from valid declaration, signing and witnessing. This is Commonwealth, not every state declaration.", "verification": "PDF content parsed from the exact official download URL." }, { "id": "statdec-docx", "state": "Commonwealth", "title": "Commonwealth statutory declaration: witnessed form (Word)", "category": "statutory-declaration", "source": "https://www.ag.gov.au/legal-system/publications/commonwealth-statutory-declaration-form", "download": "https://www.ag.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-01/commonwealth-statutory-declaration-form.docx", "format": "DOCX", "version": "Publication page last updated 1 January 2024", "note": "Use the proper approved witness or permitted alternative declaration pathway; no generic automatic witness.", "verification": "Exact download target linked from the official page; DOCX MIME type confirmed by browser response, but contents could not be rendered." }, { "id": "vic-online-0", "state": "VIC", "title": "Suspicion of underquoting form (Online)", "category": "official-online-service", "source": "https://forms.consumer.vic.gov.au/uq", "download": null, "format": "Official online form", "version": "", "note": "Link to CAV; no local imitation or automatic submission", "verification": "Official online service checked 3 October 2026." }, { "id": "vic-online-1", "state": "VIC", "title": "Report an issue with an advertised rental property", "category": "official-online-service", "source": "https://forms.consumer.vic.gov.au/riarp", "download": null, "format": "Official online form", "version": "", "note": "Link to CAV; no local imitation or automatic submission", "verification": "Official online service checked 3 October 2026." }, { "id": "vic-online-2", "state": "VIC", "title": "Request for rental assessment", "category": "official-online-service", "source": "https://forms.consumer.vic.gov.au/rfra", "download": null, "format": "Official online form", "version": "", "note": "Link to CAV; no local imitation or automatic submission", "verification": "Official online service checked 3 October 2026." }, { "id": "vic-online-3", "state": "VIC", "title": "Application for exemption from requirement to amend property price statement to include sale price under s47AK of Estate Agents Act 1980", "category": "official-online-service", "source": "https://forms.consumer.vic.gov.au/rsdexmp", "download": null, "format": "Official online form", "version": "", "note": "Link to CAV; updated operational page already links live form; do not rely on stale Q&A saying forthcoming", "verification": "Official online service checked 3 October 2026." } ], "interstateLicensing": [ { "jurisdiction": "NSW", "regulator": "NSW Fair Trading", "licensing_hub": "https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/licences-and-credentials/becoming-a-property-agent/real-estate-agent-licence", "interstate_route": "Eligible individuals may use automatic mutual recognition (AMR) after notifying NSW Fair Trading and meeting public-protection requirements; mutual recognition is another route. A corporation needs its own applicable authority.", "solo_business_gate": "Check equivalence to NSW Class 1 and licence-in-charge requirements before independent agency work or operating trust accounts. NSW Class 2 authority does not permit independent licence-in-charge work or trust-account control.", "local_conditions": "Home-state activities and conditions limit the recognised authority. NSW notification, professional indemnity, compensation-fund and trust-account requirements remain relevant.", "sources": [ "https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/licences-and-credentials/automatic-mutual-recognition/occupations/property-and-real-estate", "https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/licences-and-credentials/automatic-mutual-recognition", "https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-property-licence-under-mutual-recognition" ], "source_status": "Official property AMR page, last updated 9 July 2025, checked 3 October 2026." }, { "jurisdiction": "QLD", "regulator": "Queensland Office of Fair Trading", "licensing_hub": "https://www.qld.gov.au/community/fair-trading/regulated-industries-licensing-and-legislation/property-industry-regulation/forms", "interstate_route": "Queensland does not participate in the AMR scheme. Use the Queensland mutual-recognition application for an equivalent occupational licence or registration; the official transfer route is paper lodgement.", "solo_business_gate": "A Queensland occupational licence/registration must match the actual activities. If trading through a corporation, individual authority does not replace the corporation licence.", "local_conditions": "Local appointment, disclosure, trust-account and property-industry duties apply. Form 6 must be completed and provided before performing the appointed property services.", "sources": [ "https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/licences-and-credentials/automatic-mutual-recognition", "https://www.qld.gov.au/community/fair-trading/regulated-industries-licensing-and-legislation/property-industry-regulation/forms/accordion/transfer-a-licence", "https://www.qld.gov.au/community/fair-trading/regulated-industries-licensing-and-legislation/property-industry-regulation/forms" ], "source_status": "Official transfer page checked 3 October 2026; no online application available on that route." }, { "jurisdiction": "WA", "regulator": "WA Consumer Protection / Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety", "licensing_hub": "https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/service-delivery/real-estate-licensing-and-registration", "interstate_route": "Eligible individuals may use AMR after required notification and evidence of public protection. AMR does not apply to partnerships or corporations; local mutual recognition and licensing routes are also published.", "solo_business_gate": "Confirm activities and entity structure. The ordinary WA agency regime requires a real-estate/business-agent licence with a current triennial certificate. Recognised individuals must meet applicable notification and fidelity requirements before working.", "local_conditions": "WA conduct and trust-account requirements continue. Separate auction authority may be needed; real-estate recognition should not be treated as universal auction authority.", "sources": [ "https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/service-delivery/automatic-mutual-recognition", "https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/service-delivery/mutual-recognition", "https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/service-delivery/real-estate-licensing-and-registration" ], "source_status": "AMR hub updated 19 August 2026; mutual-recognition hub updated 21 September 2026; licence hub updated 4 August 2026." }, { "jurisdiction": "SA", "regulator": "Consumer and Business Services (CBS)", "licensing_hub": "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/business-and-trade/licensing/real-estate/land-agents", "interstate_route": "Eligible interstate individuals whose principal residence remains interstate may use AMR within the recognised scope and conditions. Moving principal residence to SA requires the local mutual-recognition/licensing route.", "solo_business_gate": "Check individual and business/company structure separately. Companies have registration and nominated-manager requirements; AMR of a person's occupational authority is not blanket authority for a company.", "local_conditions": "Local written-agency-agreement, trust-account approval and reporting duties apply. Land agents must use Residential Bonds Online for covered bond transactions.", "sources": [ "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/documents/working_as_a_land_agent_in_sa1c6e.pdf", "https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/business-and-trade/licensing/real-estate/land-agents" ], "source_status": "CBS interstate working factsheet, version 3 September 2025, parsed and checked 3 October 2026." }, { "jurisdiction": "TAS", "regulator": "Property Agents Board", "licensing_hub": "https://propertyagentsboard.com.au/forms/", "interstate_route": "AMR is limited to eligible individuals working for a Tasmanian licensed business. The Board expressly excludes individuals and companies running a property-agency business from AMR.", "solo_business_gate": "A Melbourne solo agency cannot infer authority to run a Tasmanian business from personal AMR. Obtain the appropriate Tasmanian business licence and personal authority; the Board publishes separate sole-trader/company and mutual-recognition applications.", "local_conditions": "Notify the Board and satisfy public-protection requirements before AMR activity. Tasmanian activity, conduct and ongoing training conditions apply.", "sources": [ "https://propertyagentsboard.com.au/automatic-mutual-recognition-amr/", "https://propertyagentsboard.com.au/forms/", "https://forms.propertyagentsboard.com.au/application-for-licence-mutual-recognition/" ], "source_status": "Current primary licensing-board AMR and forms pages checked 3 October 2026." }, { "jurisdiction": "ACT", "regulator": "Access Canberra", "licensing_hub": "https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/real-estate-and-property/licensing-for-business-real-estate-and-stock-and-station-agents", "interstate_route": "Eligible individuals may obtain automatic deemed registration through AMR after notification and required public-protection evidence. Mutual recognition is also available for equivalent individual authority.", "solo_business_gate": "Check the relevant individual, partnership or corporate business authority under the ACT licensing regime. Personal interstate recognition must not be represented as automatic approval of every business structure.", "local_conditions": "For covered property-agent AMR work, establish an ACT trust account within seven days of commencing, or obtain the approved exemption; notify details and meet audit/reporting rules.", "sources": [ "https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/mutual-recognition/interstate-occupational-licences-and-registrations", "https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/mutual-recognition/automatic-deemed-registration-adr-requirements", "https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/real-estate-and-property/licensing-for-business-real-estate-and-stock-and-station-agents" ], "source_status": "Current Access Canberra pages checked 3 October 2026." }, { "jurisdiction": "NT", "regulator": "Northern Territory occupational licensing / Consumer Affairs", "licensing_hub": "https://nt.gov.au/industry/licences/property-and-business-agent-licensing", "interstate_route": "AMR exists for eligible recognised occupational activities following notification and relevant public protection. It is not a universal business licence.", "solo_business_gate": "The verified NT AMR notification form (v5, 15 April 2025) excludes companies and property-agent sole traders. WAgent should gate independent NT business work pending confirmation of the current local licensing or mutual-recognition route.", "local_conditions": "Follow NT activity, trust and consumer-protection requirements. The live AMR hub links a renamed notification PDF that the web reader could not render, so check the current form with the licensing authority before reliance.", "sources": [ "https://nt.gov.au/industry/licences/automatic-mutual-registration-for-occupational-licences", "https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/1116171/automatic-mutual-recognition-notification.pdf", "https://nt.gov.au/industry/licences/property-and-business-agent-licensing" ], "source_status": "AMR hub checked 3 October 2026; older verified PDF v5 15 April 2025 parsed; renamed current target not rendered." } ], "commonwealth": [ { "id": "aml-start", "title": "AML/CTF designated-service obligations commenced 1 July 2026", "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "notes": "Real-estate brokerage sale/purchase/transfer of covered real estate is regulated. Defined real estate includes fee-simple interests and specified long leases/occupancy interests. Ordinary short residential rental management is not automatically designated under the real-estate category; assess actual services. Regulated businesses need enrolment, an approved risk-based program, compliance officer, customer due diligence, monitoring, reporting and records. The starter kit is subject to eligibility and requires customisation and operation.", "sources": [ "https://www.austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-laws-cover-thousands-more-businesses", "https://www.austrac.gov.au/new-austrac/designated-services-newly-regulated-entities/real-estate-designated-services", "https://www.austrac.gov.au/industry-and-business/obligations-and-guidance/program-starter-kits/real-estate-program-starter-kit/real-estate-program-starter-kit-getting-started" ] }, { "id": "privacy-purpose", "title": "Privacy coverage changes with purpose and entity", "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "notes": "Privacy Act coverage is not safely determined by agency size alone. All AML/CTF reporting entities, including qualifying small businesses, must comply with the Australian Privacy Principles for personal information collected/used for AML obligations; non-AML activities can remain exempt if no other exception applies. Dual-purpose collection can be covered. Separately check rental legislation, tenancy-database coverage, reasonably necessary information, notices, access, security and retention; do not assume an ID document may be retained forever.", "sources": [ "https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/organisations/privacy-guidance-for-reporting-entities-under-the-anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act", "https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/organisations/small-business", "https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/more-privacy-rights/tenancy" ] }, { "id": "electronic-execution", "title": "Electronic completion is separate from valid execution and service", "effective_date": null, "notes": "The Commonwealth Electronic Transactions Act applies to Commonwealth-law requirements; state/territory laws govern local requirements. The relevant signature method must identify the signer and intention and meet reliability/consent conditions. Check document-specific exclusions, notices, deeds, powers of attorney, title instruments, witnessing and party/entity authority. Preserve a signed copy and evidence of consent/service. A downloadable or prefilled PDF is not automatically an executed agreement.", "sources": [ "https://www.ag.gov.au/legal-system/electronic-signatures-documents-and-transactions/electronic-signatures", "https://www.ag.gov.au/legal-system/electronic-signatures-documents-and-transactions/exemptions-eta", "https://www.ag.gov.au/legal-system/statutory-declarations/about-commonwealth-statutory-declarations/making-commonwealth-statutory-declaration-witness" ] }, { "id": "state-rental-applications", "title": "Rental applications and retention are jurisdiction-specific", "effective_date": null, "notes": "QLD approved Form 22 applies from 1 May 2025; SA Form A1 from 1 January 2026. NSW's 25 September 2026 announcement reported passage of privacy reforms while a standard application and supporting rules were still being finalised; this research does not establish an active mandatory NSW standard application. Current commencement and supporting instruments should be checked before enabling such a workflow.", "sources": [ "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/forms/forms-for-general-tenancies", "https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/before-renting/applying-for-a-rental-property/personal-information", "https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/sections/renting/renting/tenancy-reforms-for-landlords-and-agents", "https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/renters-get-landmark-protections-against-privacy-breaches-and-misleading-rental-ads" ] } ], "limits": [ "This is a curated source register, not an exhaustive catalogue of all property-industry documents.", "Official downloads support lawful licensed work; they do not confer a licence, establish authority to trade interstate, or make every populated template compliant.", "Primary sources only. Exact download URLs are distinguished from verified official HTML hubs and official targets whose contents could not be rendered.", "No interstate editor, field-level validation, document-parity check, local copy set, signature workflow or notice-service workflow was implemented by this research.", "Before issue/lodgement, recheck current official hub, activity/entity/tenure and property-specific requirements, dates, required information, signatures and service.", "Commercial sale contracts, property-specific vendor statements/disclosures, title/conveyancing instruments and third-party copyrighted industry agreements are not represented as universal free government templates." ] }