Australian State Licensing Directory

Complete guide to real estate licensing requirements across all Australian states and territories for CPP41419 graduates.

Updated: June 2025 · Covers all 8 states and territories

Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR)

NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia participate in AMR, allowing licensed agents to work across these states. Queensland, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and ACT maintain separate licensing requirements.

New South Wales

Capital: Sydney

NSW

Licensing Authority

NSW Fair Trading

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Key Requirements

  • CPP41419 completion
  • 12 months supervised experience
  • Pass knowledge test
  • Character assessment
  • Mandatory underquoting training (from June 2025)

License Types

Assistant AgentClass 2 LicenseClass 1 License

Fees

Application: $200-$800
Annual: $150-$400

Processing

4-6 weeks

CPD Required

5 hours annually

Mutual Recognition

Valid in: VIC, SA, WA

Victoria

Capital: Melbourne

VIC

Licensing Authority

Consumer Affairs Victoria

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Key Requirements

  • CPP41419 completion
  • 12 months supervised experience
  • Character assessment
  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Annual CPD declaration

License Types

Assistant AgentAgent's RepresentativeEstate Agent

Fees

Application: $150-$600
Annual: $200-$500

Processing

3-5 weeks

CPD Required

Annual declaration

Mutual Recognition

Valid in: NSW, SA, WA

Queensland

Capital: Brisbane

QLD

Licensing Authority

QLD Fair Trading

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Key Requirements

  • CPP41419 + 1 additional unit (19 units total)
  • 12 months supervised experience
  • Pass knowledge test
  • Character assessment
  • CPD requirements from June 2025

License Types

SalespersonReal Estate AgentPrincipal Agent

Fees

Application: $180-$700
Annual: $180-$450

Processing

4-8 weeks

CPD Required

Mandatory from June 2025

South Australia

Capital: Adelaide

SA

Licensing Authority

Consumer and Business Services SA

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Key Requirements

  • CPP41419 (restricted license)
  • Up to 36 units for unrestricted practice
  • 12 months supervised experience
  • Character assessment

License Types

Sales RepresentativeLand AgentRestricted Land Agent

Fees

Application: $200-$600
Annual: $150-$350

Processing

3-6 weeks

Mutual Recognition

Valid in: NSW, VIC, WA

Western Australia

Capital: Perth

WA

Licensing Authority

WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

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Key Requirements

  • CPP41419 completion
  • 12 months supervised experience
  • Character assessment
  • 10 CPD points annually
  • Professional indemnity insurance

License Types

Sales RepresentativeReal Estate AgentTriennial Certificate

Fees

Application: $250-$750
Annual: $200-$500

Processing

4-6 weeks

CPD Required

10 points annually

Mutual Recognition

Valid in: NSW, VIC, SA

Tasmania

Capital: Hobart

TAS

Licensing Authority

Property Agents Board Tasmania

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Key Requirements

  • CPP41419 completion
  • 12 months supervised experience
  • Character assessment
  • Professional indemnity insurance

License Types

Sales ConsultantProperty Agent

Fees

Application: $150-$500
Annual: $120-$300

Processing

3-5 weeks

Northern Territory

Capital: Darwin

NT

Licensing Authority

NT Consumer Affairs

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Key Requirements

  • CPP41419 completion
  • 12 months supervised experience
  • Character assessment
  • Professional indemnity insurance

License Types

Sales RepresentativeAgentAuctioneer

Fees

Application: $200-$600
Annual: $150-$400

Processing

4-8 weeks

Australian Capital Territory

Capital: Canberra

ACT

Licensing Authority

Access Canberra

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Key Requirements

  • CPP41419 completion
  • 12 months supervised experience
  • Character assessment
  • Professional indemnity insurance

License Types

Agent's RepresentativeReal Estate Agent

Fees

Application: $180-$550
Annual: $130-$350

Processing

3-6 weeks

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Licensing information current as of June 2025. Always verify requirements with relevant state authorities.