Pillar 1 · Sales authority
Authority clauses that set the deal up right
Your sales authority is the first document a vendor signs. It's also the best place to get consent for the AML/CTF checks that follow — long before verification becomes urgent. A few well-drafted clauses here save everyone a scramble near settlement.
Effective 1 July 2026 · Last updated June 2026
Why put it in the authority?
When identity checks are only raised after a contract is signed, they arrive as a surprise — and surprises near settlement cost time and goodwill. By capturing consent and expectations in the authority, the vendor knows what's coming, you're authorised to help the conveyancer move quickly, and nobody is left renegotiating basics under deadline pressure.
What good authority wording covers
Consent to identity verification
The vendor acknowledges that they, and anyone who controls the transaction, may need to have their identity verified, and agrees to provide the documents required. Getting this consent in writing, up front, avoids awkward conversations later.
Authority to collect and share information
The clause authorises the agency to collect identity and related information and to pass what's relevant to the conveyancer or lawyer acting on the matter — so verification isn't duplicated or delayed at the pointy end.
Acknowledgement of the legal backdrop
A short, plain-English acknowledgement that AML/CTF checks are a legal requirement from 1 July 2026 and apply to everyone in a covered transaction — not a reflection on the vendor.
Cooperation and timing
The vendor agrees to respond promptly to reasonable requests for information, and acknowledges that a matter may be affected if verification can't be completed.
Privacy handling
How identity information is stored, used and disclosed, aligned to the Privacy Act — so the vendor knows their documents are handled properly.
The full drafted clauses are in the pack
The points above explain what the wording needs to do. The pack gives you the actual clauses, drafted by property lawyers and ready to drop into your authority, along with short notes on how to use them. Request it below — it's free.
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Pillar 2
Contract-of-Sale special condition
The clause that keeps the sale moving once a contract is signed.
Important — please read
This page and any clauses referred to on it are general information about the AML/CTF reforms and are not legal advice. They are provided to help real estate professionals understand the upcoming changes and do not take into account your particular circumstances or any specific transaction.
The AML/CTF reforms take effect from 1 July 2026, and AUSTRAC guidance and the supporting rules are still being finalised. The obligations that apply to you, and any suggested clause wording, may change before and after that date. Always confirm the current position before relying on it. Last updated June 2026.
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