{"id":"nsw:sl-2006-0715","name":"Conveyancers Licensing (Qualifications) Order 2006","slug":"conveyancers-licensing-qualifications-order-2006","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"715 of 2006","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":178507,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2006-0715-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Order","content":"#### 1 Name of Order\n\n1 Name of Order\n\n> This Order is the [Conveyancers Licensing (Qualifications) Order 2006](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2006-0715).\n> \n> **cl 1:** Am 2018 No 68, Sch 2.8 \\[1\\]. Subst 2021 (658), Sch 1\\[1\\].","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This Order commences on 15 December 2006.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> In this Order—\n> \n> accredited Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing means an Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing that is accredited by the National VET Regulator.\n> \n> approved bridging course means any of the following courses—\n> \n> > (a) the Conveyancers Licensing Bridging Course conducted by the University of Western Sydney—Centre for Agency Licensing Education,\n> \n> > (b) the Conveyancing-Law and Practice—Bridging Course for Conveyancers conducted by Macquarie University,\n> \n> > (c) the Conveyancing Bridging Course conducted by the Sydney Institute of Technology.\n> \n> full licence means a licence that is not a restricted licence.\n> \n> National VET Regulator has the same meaning as in the [National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth.\n> \n> recognised law degree or diploma means any of the following degrees, diplomas or qualifications—\n> \n> > (a) a law degree conferred by a tertiary institution in Australia,\n> \n> > (b) a law diploma conferred by the Legal Profession Admission Board,\n> \n> > (c) any corresponding academic qualification within the meaning of section 24 of the [Legal Profession Act 2004](/view/html/repealed/current/act-2004-112).\n> \n> required elective units of competency means the following elective units of competency, or elective units of competency that supersede those units of competency—\n> \n> > (a) BSBLEG421 Apply understanding of the Australian legal system,\n> \n> > (b) FNSACC413 Make decisions in a legal context,\n> \n> > (c) BSBLEG523 Apply legal principles in tort law matters,\n> \n> > (d) BSBLEG528 Apply legal principles in property law matters,\n> \n> > (e) BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures,\n> \n> > (f) FNSORG602 Develop and manage financial systems.\n> \n> restricted licence means a licence that is subject to a condition prohibiting the licensee from carrying out conveyancing work otherwise than under the supervision of—\n> \n> > (a) a licensee who is the holder of a full licence, or\n> \n> > (b) an Australian legal practitioner whose practising certificate is an unrestricted practising certificate.\n> \n> superseded Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing means an Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing that—\n> \n> > (a) was, at the time the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing was started, the current accredited Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing that includes the required elective units of competency, and\n> \n> > (b) has been superseded by an equivalent accredited Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing that—\n> > \n> > > (i) includes the required elective units of competency, and\n> > \n> > > (ii) is, at the time of superseding, the current accredited Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing.\n> \n> the Act means the [Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-003).\n> \n> transition period, in relation to a superseded Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing, means the time period approved by the National VET Regulator, by which an enrolled person must complete the superseded Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing.\n> \n> unrestricted practising certificate has the same meaning as in the [Legal Profession Act 2004](/view/html/repealed/current/act-2004-112).\n> \n> **cl 3:** Am 2021 (658), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualifications for licence","content":"#### 4 Qualifications for licence\n\n4 Qualifications for licence\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 9 (1) of the Act, the following are approved qualifications for the issue of a full licence—\n> > \n> > > (a) Conveyancing qualifications\n> > > \n> > > The combination of the following qualifications—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the educational qualifications, and any additional educational qualifications, set out in Schedule 1,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) at least 2 years’ practical experience in conveyancing work, at least one year of which was obtained while employed or otherwise engaged on a full-time basis under the supervision of a licensee whose licence was not a restricted licence or an Australian legal practitioner with an unrestricted practising certificate,\n> > \n> > > (b) Legal qualifications\n> > > \n> > > The combination of the following qualifications—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) a recognised law degree or diploma,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) practical experience, being either—\n> > > > \n> > > > > (A) practical experience (including experience in conveyancing work) that confers eligibility to receive a practising certificate authorising practice as an Australian legal practitioner without supervision, or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (B) at least 2 years’ practical experience in conveyancing work, at least one year of which was obtained while employed or otherwise engaged on a full-time basis under the supervision of a licensee whose licence was not a restricted licence or an Australian legal practitioner with an unrestricted practising certificate,\n> > \n> > > (c) Licensee under 1995 Act\n> > > \n> > > Having held a full licence under the [Conveyancers Licensing Act 1995](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1995-057),\n> > \n> > > (d) Licensee under 1992 Act\n> > > \n> > > Having held a licence under the [Conveyancers Licensing Act 1992](/view/pdf/asmade/act-1992-55) and having completed an approved bridging course.\n> \n> > (2) For the purposes of section 9 (1) of the Act, the following are approved qualifications for the issue of a restricted licence—\n> > \n> > > (a) Conveyancing qualifications\n> > > \n> > > The combination of the following qualifications—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the educational qualifications, and any additional educational qualifications, set out in Schedule 1,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) at least 1 year’s practical experience in conveyancing work that was obtained while employed or otherwise engaged on a full-time basis under the supervision of a licensee whose licence was not a restricted licence or an Australian legal practitioner with an unrestricted practising certificate,\n> > \n> > > (b) Legal qualifications\n> > > \n> > > The combination of the following qualifications—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) a recognised law degree or diploma,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) practical experience, being either—\n> > > > \n> > > > > (A) practical experience (including experience in conveyancing work) that confers eligibility to receive a practising certificate authorising practice as a legal practitioner without supervision, or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (B) at least 1 year’s practical conveyancing experience that was obtained while employed or otherwise engaged on a full-time basis under the supervision of a licensee whose licence was not a restricted licence or an Australian legal practitioner with an unrestricted practising certificate.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Corresponding laws","content":"#### 5 Corresponding laws\n\n5 Corresponding laws\n\n> For the purposes of the definition of corresponding law in section 10 (4) of the Act, the following laws are declared to be laws that correspond to the Act—\n> \n> > (a) the Conveyancers Act 1994 of South Australia and any regulations in force under that Act,\n> \n> > (b) the Settlement Agents Act 1981 of Western Australia and any regulations in force under that Act,\n> \n> > (c) the Agents Licensing Act of the Northern Territory and any regulations in force under that Act.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 6\n\n6 (Repealed)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Qualifications for licence","content":"# Schedule 1 Qualifications for licence\n\nSchedule 1 Qualifications for licence\n\n(Clause 4)\n\n| Educational qualification | Additional educational qualification |\n| Conveyancing—Law and Practice course (amended course effective from August 1996) conducted by Macquarie University | Nil |\n| Conveyancing—Law and Practice course conducted by Macquarie University and completed before December 1997 | Completion of an approved bridging course |\n| Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice) conducted by Southern Cross University | Nil |\n| An accredited Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing that includes the required elective units of competency | Nil |\n| A superseded Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing that was completed before the last day of the transition period for the superseded Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing | Nil |\n| Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing BSB60220, which includes the required elective units of competency | Nil |\n| Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing BSB61115, which includes all of the following units of competency and, if the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing is a superseded Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing, was completed within the transition period for the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing—(a) the following core units of competency—(i) BSBCNV501 Take instructions in relation to a transaction(ii) BSBCNV502 Read and interpret a legal document and provide advice(iii) BSBCNV503 Analyse and interpret legal requirements for a transaction(iv) BSBCNV504 Prepare legal documents(v) BSBCNV505 Finalise the conveyancing transaction(vi) BSBCNV506 Establish and manage a trust account(vii) BSBCNV601 Identify and conduct searches(viii) BSBLEG415 Apply the principles of contract law(ix) FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry(b) the following elective units of competency—(i) BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships(ii) BSBITS401 Maintain business technology(iii) BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control(iv) BSBLEG413 Identify and apply the legal framework(v) FNSACC403 Make decisions in a legal context(vi) BSBLEG416 Apply the principles of the law of torts(vii) BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters(viii) BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business(ix) FNSORG602 Develop and manage financial systems | Nil |\n| Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing FNS60310, which includes all of the following units of competency and, if the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing is a superseded Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing, was completed within the transition period for the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing—(a) the following core units of competency—(i) BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships(ii) BSBITS401A Maintain business technology(iii) BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment(iv) FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry(v) FNSCNV501A Take instructions in relation to a transaction(vi) FNSCNV502A Read and interpret a legal document and provide advice(vii) FNSCNV503A Analyse and interpret legal requirements for a transaction(viii) FNSCNV601A Identify and conduct searches(ix) FNSCNV504A Prepare legal documents(x) FNSCNV505A Finalise the conveyancing transaction(xi) FNSCNV506A Establish and manage a trust account(b) the following elective units of competency—(i) BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework(ii) FNSACC403A Make decisions in a legal context(iii) BSBLEG415A Apply the principles of contract law(iv) BSBLEG416A Apply the principles of the law of torts(v) BSBLEG512A Apply legal principles in property law matters(vi) BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of a small business(vii) FNSORG602A Develop and manage financial systems | Nil |\n| Advanced Diploma in Conveyancing FNS60311, which includes all of the following units of competency and, if the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing is a superseded Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing, was completed within the transition period for the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing—(a) the following core units of competency—(i) BSBLEG415A Apply the principles of contract law(ii) FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry(iii) FNSCNV501A Take instructions in relation to a transaction(iv) FNSCNV502A Read and interpret a legal document and provide advice(v) FNSCNV503A Analyse and interpret legal requirements for a transaction(vi) FNSCNV601A Identify and conduct searches(vii) FNSCNV504A Prepare legal documents(viii) FNSCNV505A Finalise the conveyancing transaction(ix) FNSCNV506A Establish and manage a trust account(b) the following elective units of competency—(i) BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships(ii) BSBITS401A Maintain business technology(iii) BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment(iv) BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework(v) FNSACC403A Make decisions in a legal context(vi) BSBLEG416A Apply the principles of the law of torts(vii) BSBLEG512A Apply legal principles in property law matters(viii) BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of a small business(ix) FNSORG602A Develop and manage financial systems | Nil |\n| Advanced Diploma in Conveyancing (amended course effective from February 1997) conducted by the Sydney Institute of Technology, Ultimo, and completed before 30 June 2015 | Nil |\n| Advanced Diploma in Conveyancing conducted by the Sydney Institute of Technology, Ultimo and completed before February 1997 | Completion of an approved bridging course |\n| Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) (amended course effective from February 1996) conducted by Southern Cross University | Nil |\n| Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) conducted by Southern Cross University and completed before February 1996 | Completion of approved bridging course |\n| Bachelor of Arts Degree conducted by Southern Cross University (if the conveyancing option has been completed) and completed in or after February 1996 | Nil |\n| Bachelor of Arts Degree conducted by Southern Cross University (if the conveyancing option has been completed) and completed before February 1996 | Completion of an approved bridging course |\n| Bachelor of Business Degree conducted by Southern Cross University (if the conveyancing option has been completed) and completed in or after February 1996 | Nil |\n| Bachelor of Business Degree conducted by Southern Cross University (if the conveyancing option has been completed) and completed before February 1996 | Completion of an approved bridging course |\n| Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies Degree conducted by Southern Cross University (if the conveyancing option has been completed) and completed in or after February 1996 | Nil |\n| Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies Degree conducted by Southern Cross University (if the conveyancing option has been completed) and completed before February 1996 | Completion of an approved bridging course |\n\n**sch 1:** Am 2010 (652), Sch 1; 2011 (51), Sch 1; 2012 (195), Sch 1; 2015 (696), Sch 1; 2021 (658), Sch 1\\[3\\] \\[4\\]; 2023 (669), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":7}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has grown significantly beyond its original 2006 scope through multiple amendments (noted in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2021, and 2023). Originally focused on a limited set of Macquarie University and Southern Cross University courses, it has expanded to include multiple iterations of Advanced Diplomas with specific unit codes (BSB60220, BSB61115, FNS60310, FNS60311), complex 'superseded qualification' transition arrangements, and detailed vocational competency requirements. The 2021 amendments in particular added extensive new Schedule 1 entries with granular unit-by-unit requirements that go well beyond the original simple course listings."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping qualification pathways with different experience requirements (clauses 4(1) and 4(2))","Extensive defined terms (12 definitions in clause 3) including nested definitions like 'superseded Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing' which itself contains conditional sub-paragraphs","Schedule 1 contains a complex table with 19 rows of historical course variations, many with date-specific completion requirements and conditional bridging course requirements","Cross-references to four other Acts (Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003, National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, Legal Profession Act 2004, and repealed 1992/1995 Acts)","Version control of vocational education courses with specific unit codes (BSB60220, BSB61115, FNS60310, FNS60311) and detailed unit-by-unit requirements","Transition period mechanics for superseded qualifications requiring National VET Regulator approval","Distinguishing between 'accredited', 'superseded', and specific historical course iterations with different unit competency requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order sets out the educational and practical experience requirements needed to get a licence to work as a conveyancer in New South Wales. A conveyancer is a professional who handles the legal paperwork for buying and selling property.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Lists the specific university courses, diplomas, and degrees that qualify someone to apply for a conveyancer's licence\n- Sets out how much practical work experience is needed (1–2 years depending on the licence type)\n- Creates two types of licences:\n  - **Full licence**: lets you work independently\n  - **Restricted licence**: only lets you work under the supervision of a fully licensed conveyancer or lawyer\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- People wanting to become licensed conveyancers in NSW\n- People who held licences under older laws (1992 and 1995 Acts) and need to transition to the current system\n- Conveyancers moving from South Australia, Western Australia, or the Northern Territory, whose licences are recognised as equivalent\n\n**Key pathways to qualify:**\n- Complete an accredited Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing (including specific elective units) plus practical experience\n- Hold a law degree plus practical experience (either as a lawyer or in conveyancing)\n- Hold a licence under the old 1995 Act\n- Hold a licence under the 1992 Act plus complete a bridging course\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis Order ensures conveyancers have proper training in property law, contract law, and trust accounting before they can handle people's property transactions—protecting consumers from errors and fraud in what is often the biggest financial deal of their lives."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The Order has been updated over time to add and specify contemporary accredited Advanced Diploma qualifications and unit codes (eg BSB60220, BSB61115, FNS60310, FNS60311), to reference the National VET Regulator, and to preserve transitional acceptance of superseded diplomas. These changes adjust which training pathways qualify applicants and clarify unit‑level competence requirements. See definitions and changes in cl 3, the qualification rules in cl 4, Schedule 1, and the amendment notes (cl 1, sch 1)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple alternative qualifying pathways (conveyancing qualifications, recognised law degrees, prior licences) with different evidence requirements — cl 4(1)(a)-(d), cl 4(2)(a)-(b).","Different experience thresholds for full (2 years, with at least 1 year full‑time supervised) and restricted (1 year full‑time supervised) licences — cl 4(1)(a)(ii), cl 4(2)(a)(ii).","Extensive Schedule 1 listing many course versions, specific unit codes and grouped core/elective competency requirements (including BSB/FNS codes) — Schedule 1.","Transitional and supersession rules for older Advanced Diplomas and allowance for completion within regulator‑approved transition periods — definitions in cl 3 and Schedule 1 entries.","Cross‑references to external regulatory instruments and bodies (National VET Regulator; Legal Profession Act; Conveyancers Licensing Act) increasing interpretive dependencies — cl 3, cl 4.","Narrow list of approved bridging courses by provider, creating path‑dependent qualification requirements — cl 3 (approved bridging course).","Document amended repeatedly over years (amendment notes in cl 1 and Schedule 1), so historical versions and current entries must be reconciled for assessing eligibility."],"plain_english_summary":"**It prescribes the exact education and supervised‑experience needed to get a full or restricted conveyancer licence in New South Wales.** The Order names approved courses (including specified Advanced Diplomas and bridging courses), required unit competencies, experience durations and supervision conditions, and recognises certain interstate laws. It affects people seeking conveyancer licences, their employers and supervising licensees because it determines who qualifies, what training they must do, and how long and under whom they must work to be licensed."},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The order has been amended approximately 18 times since its original enactment in December 2006, and has been renamed twice (from 'Conveyancers Licensing Order 2006' to 'Conveyancers Licensing (General) Order 2006' and then to its current name). The renaming to specifically focus on 'Qualifications' suggests the scope was narrowed or reorganised from a more general licensing instrument into one focused specifically on qualification requirements, implying other aspects of licensing were likely moved to separate instruments."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple amendments over nearly two decades (approximately 18 versions) requiring tracking of which qualifications applied at which time","Operates as subordinate legislation (an 'order') under a parent Act, meaning you need to read both documents together to fully understand the rules","Name has changed twice, which can cause confusion when searching for the law","Actual substantive content (the qualification requirements themselves) was not available in the provided text, limiting full assessment","Relatively narrow and technical subject matter limits overall complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order sets the qualification and licensing requirements for licensed conveyancers in NSW — non‑solicitors who handle property transfer paperwork. It affects anyone seeking to work as a conveyancer, businesses that employ them, and consumers who hire them, because a licence is required to legally provide conveyancing services. The instrument has been amended repeatedly since 2006 (most recently December 2023), reflecting changing qualification standards."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/conveyancers-licensing-qualifications-order-2006","history":"/api/acts/conveyancers-licensing-qualifications-order-2006/history","analysis":"/api/acts/conveyancers-licensing-qualifications-order-2006/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/conveyancers-licensing-qualifications-order-2006/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/conveyancers-licensing-qualifications-order-2006/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/conveyancers-licensing-qualifications-order-2006/documents"}}