January 2023 Newsletter: Tenancy reform, stock agent news & discount code!

January 2023 Newsletter

Happy New Year! We hope you had a joyous and safe holiday season. Let’s get stuck into 2023! 🎇

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Newsletter snapshot:

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Legislative changes: ACT Government to ban no-cause evictions in residential tenancies, NSW Government bans solicited rent bidding.
Industry updates: Attention NSW stockies: Minister for Agriculture announces funding for key stakeholders to implement electronic stock ID.
Reminders: NSW CPD due 22 March!

LEGISLATIVE CHANGES

Mon, Dec 05

ACT residential tenancy law reform: Ending no-cause evictions and rent bidding

Changes are coming to the current ACT residential tenancy legislation, the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act).

The Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (the Bill) was introduced to the ACT Legislative Assembly on 30 November 2022.

Mon, Dec 12

Rent bidding to be made illegal in NSW for new listings from 17 December 2022

On the heels of the ACT Government’s announcement that rent bidding in the territory may soon be prohibited, the NSW Government has since confirmed their intention to follow suit.

The new laws against rent bidding in NSW were introduced through changes to regulations under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Fri, Dec 23

Attention NSW stockies: Minister for Agriculture announces funding for key stakeholders to implement electronic stock ID

As the digital age advances, so must our ability to adapt to new electronic capabilities within the property industry. The stock and station sector is no exception, with one such example of digital advancements being the implementation of mandatory electronic identification for sheep and farmed goats.

NSW licence and registration holders, don't forget to complete your CPD by 22 March! Enrol today and ensure you are compliant for the 2022-2023 CPD year 💳💻

Don't leave CPD to the last minute ⏳

Assistant agents: Remember, licence units are full units of competency, meaning they are much more in-depth and take longer to complete than Class 1 or Class 2 CPD courses. We recommend enrolling to complete your licence units no later than January.

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