Legal defence for accused persons producing documents under the Electronic Conveyancing National Law

Electronic Conveyancing National Law Application Bill 2026

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2nd House

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Accused persons can avoid a conviction if they prove specific conditions were met when producing documents to an authorised person.
The Registrar must make certified copies of participation rules; this includes operating requirements.
The Authority or the Registrar can now direct certain actions under the Electronic Conveyancing National Law.
The bill modifies how the Registrar is referenced across several sections of the Electronic Conveyancing National Law.

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