It is now easier for more qualified workers from interstate to operate in NSW after the passing of new laws last night expanding Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) to more industries.
From 1 July 2025, conveyancers, real estate and property agents, and automotive industry workers from interstate will be allowed to work in NSW without having to get a separate NSW licence.
The AMR scheme supports workers and businesses across Australia by facilitating worker movement between states by reducing red tape and removing the need to apply and pay for another licence.
Under AMR, interstate licensees must also meet relevant mandatory compensation fund obligations while working here.
Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Anoulack Chanthivong said the NSW Government had acted carefully to ensure consumers across the state are protected by the same regulatory enforcement as people licensed to work in these industries in NSW.
“This legislation recognises the licenced interstate workers we need and supports both workers and businesses across Australia by removing red tape and reducing costs, which will allow NSW businesses access to a larger employment market,” the Minister said.
“With more occupations now added since the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme was introduced in 2021, it now allows more workers greater movement across industries with similar national standards, while still maintaining and protecting consumer rights.”
The laws passed by the Government allow NSW Fair Trading to calculate and collect compensation fund contributions from conveyancers, property and stock agents, and motor dealers and repairers, ensuring customers can seek compensation as a last resort if they suffer a financial loss caused by an interstate operator.
From 1 July 2025, conveyancers, real estate and property agents, and automotive occupations will join the range of trades and professions already covered under the AMR scheme, including electrical, tow trucks, some construction trades, and traffic control industries.
For more information, visit the Browse your occupation webpage.
