Aug 11, 2026
Leading conveyancer free to talk about deposit flicking
Jared Zak has 'great win for conveyancers' but says the case 'is first and foremost about the consumer'.
Aug 6, 2026
Time’s up: AUSTRAC to get tough on AML/CTF laggards
As the deadline has passed for practitioners to enrol in the AML/CTF reform program, the AUSTRAC boss has warned of a crackdown on those not on board. Now with a $100m funds boost, the regulator is well resourced for action.
Aug 3, 2026
Deposit flicking: Real estate agents urged to cease and desist
Real Estate Institute NSW issues alert to agents, saying 'we are recommending that members not engage with the model'.
Jul 29, 2026
‘Contentious settlement solution’ under the microscope
Victorian conveyancing body says transparency around customer transactions must be paramount.
Jul 27, 2026
Practice raises ‘serious contractual and legislative concerns’
Real Estate Institute of NSW backs calls for deposit flicking to have 'closer scrutiny' from authorities.
Jul 22, 2026
Probe to begin into contentious real estate method
Fair Trading to examine 'whether real estate agents are acting in accordance with their existing legal obligations'.
Jul 15, 2026
Agency Settlements slams ‘deposit flicking’ petition
Legal firm says conveyancers' concerns are 'malicious, misleading and deceptive' over its solution for real estate agents.
Jul 15, 2026
No escaping accountability despite ‘deposit flicking’
But conveyancing body wants to meet with Fair Trading to stop process of house deposits going to a third party.
Jul 7, 2026
Conveyancers back bid to regulate e-platform
PEXA comes under microscope of IPART in a move which could see a $70 million hit to revenue.
Jun 18, 2026
AUSTRAC boss urges AML/CTF sign-up to stop crime gangs now
The head of Australia’s financial intelligence agency has sounded the alarm on lagging sign-up for for sweeping new AML/CTF laws.
