Real Estate Agent Supervision and Legislation

Laws relating to real estate agents, auctioneers and property managers vary between states and territories, so you should also do some research with the authority in your state or territory.   

• The functions of each state or territory Board are, for the protection of the public.  

You will find a list of state or territory government bodies below with information about the Acts and Legislation relevant to buying, selling, property transactions and the conduct of licensed agents.   

• Australian Capital Territory 
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland 
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia  

  State and Territory Legislation

• Australian Capital Territory – Agents Act 2003 (ACT)
• New South Wales – Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 (NSW)
• Northern Territory – Agents Licensing Act (NT)
• Queensland – Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (Qld)
• South Australia – Land Agents Act 1994 (SA)
• Tasmania – Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents Act 1991 (Tas)
• Victoria – Estate Agents Act 1980 (Vic)
• Western Australia – Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (WA)

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