Queensland Real Estate Legislation Basics (Type 1)
QLDCPD 20250183This CPD session provides a clear overview of the Australian and Queensland legislative framework for real estate practice. Learn how to locate, interpret and apply relevant legislation in your day-to-day professional work.
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Session Overview
This is a Type 1 session
* In order to meet your annual CPD requirements, you will need to complete either:
- two Type 1 sessions; or
- a Type 1 session and a Type 2 session.
Session objective
You will gain a clear understanding of the Australian and Queensland legislative framework, how to locate, navigate and interpret relevant real estate legislation, and the impact of relevant Commonwealth and Queensland legislation on real estate work and practice.
Description of CPD session
This session will help you obtain a clear understanding of the Australian and Queensland legislative framework, how to locate, navigate and interpret relevant real estate legislation, and the impact of relevant Commonwealth and Queensland legislation on real estate work and practice.
Session Topics
1. Introduction to legislation
1.1 Background to Australian legal system
1.2 What is legislation?
1.3 How does legislation operate within the legal framework?
2. How to access and locate legislation
2.1 Locating Queensland legislation
2.2 Locating Commonwealth legislation
3. Maintain knowledge of current legislation
3.1 Queensland legislation relevant to real estate and Queensland regulators
3.2 Commonwealth legislation relevant to real estate and Commonwealth regulators
3.3 How to keep track of changes to legislation
4. Interpret legislation
4.1 Common interpretation methods
4.2 Using external guidance materials to help interpretation
4.3 Consequences of misinterpreting legislation
5. Identify processes to resolve concerns
5.1 Implementing legislative requirements into agency procedures and processes
5.2 Responding to breaches of legislative requirements
6. Conclusion
6.1 Take home messages
CPD FAQ’s
What is the full name of this CPD session?
QLDCPD 20250183 – Queensland Real Estate Legislation Basics.
What CPD category does this course fall under?
This is a Type 1 CPD session.
How does this session count toward my annual CPD requirements?
To meet your annual CPD requirements, you must complete either:
- Two Type 1 sessions; or
- a Type 1 session and a Type 2 session.
This course satisfies one Type 1 requirement.
What will I learn in this session?
You will gain a clear understanding of the Australian and Queensland legislative framework, how to locate and interpret relevant legislation, and how Commonwealth and Queensland laws impact real estate practice.
Who should complete this course?
This session is suitable for Queensland real estate professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of basic legislative concepts and improve their awareness of legislation in daily practice.
What topics are covered?
The session covers:
- The structure of the Australian legal system
- How legislation operates
- How to access Queensland and Commonwealth legislation
- Key legislation and regulators relevant to real estate
- How to interpret legislation correctly
- Implementing legislative requirements into agency procedures
- Responding to breaches and compliance concerns
Will this session help me stay compliant?
Yes. The course is designed to improve your confidence around legislation, reduce compliance risk, and help you correctly apply legal requirements in your agency work.
Does the course cover recent legislative changes?
The session includes guidance on how to keep track of legislative updates and maintain ongoing knowledge of relevant laws and regulatory changes.
What happens if legislation is misinterpreted?
The session explains the potential consequences of misinterpreting legislation and how to minimise risk.
Is this course specific to Queensland?
Yes. While it covers the broader Australian legal framework, it focuses on legislation and regulators relevant to real estate practice in Queensland.
Why Validum
Legislation Explained Clearly
This session breaks down complex Australian and Queensland legislative frameworks into practical, easy-to-understand concepts relevant to real estate professionals.
Real-World Application
Learn how legislation impacts your day-to-day agency work — from interpreting statutory requirements to implementing compliant procedures within your business.
Confidence in Interpretation
We focus on helping you correctly locate, navigate and interpret legislation, reducing the risk of misinterpretation and compliance breaches.
Designed for Queensland Real Estate Practice
The content is specifically tailored to Queensland legislation and regulators, ensuring relevance to your professional responsibilities.
Strengthen Your Compliance Knowledge
Build a solid foundation in legislative understanding that supports professional standards, ethical practice and risk management within your agency.
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