The Palaszczuk Government is urging the property sector and community to have their say regarding the possible introduction of mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) for property agents.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said several options had been assessed for the industry and stakeholders to consider.
“Four options are set out in detail in a consultation regulatory impact statement (Consultation RIS) so that industry members and stakeholders can see the impact and benefit to the property industry and the wider community when providing their feedback,” Minister Fentiman said.
“These options include three different levels of CPD commitment per year, as well as the option to maintain the current situation where there are no CPD requirements on property agents.”
“This was an important 2020 election commitment by the Palaszczuk Government to release a Consultation RIS on mandatory CPD for property agents,” Minister Fentiman said.
“I encourage all interested industry members, stakeholders and consumers to have their say on this important matter, especially those from regional or remote areas of Queensland.”
The Attorney-General said CPD could include training modules across a variety of important areas, including further training for property agents to better respond to domestic and family violence (DFV).
“It’s so crucial the industry can identify and respond to the signs of DFV. That’s why we’ve recently provided funding to Queensland Shelter to develop an online training course for the industry,” the Minister said.
The consultation will close at 5pm, 30 September 2022.
