ARNECC Publications
Australian Registrars’ National Electronic Conveyancing Council (ARNECC) has primary responsibility for the national interoperability reform. Rules and guidance documents can be found on the ARNECC website.
Progress Reports
The Office of the Registrar General (ORG) has committed to provide the NSW Parliament with annual progress report until the national interoperability reform is delivered.
Reviews
The national interoperability reform is support by independent expert reviews, including:
| Completed Reviews | |
|---|---|
IPART Review of Interoperability Pricing for Electronic Lodgment Network Operators June 2023 | The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) investigated a national pricing regulatory framework for interoperable electronic conveyancing transactions. In its approach to recommending interoperable transaction fees IPART determined that Subscribers should not pay more for an interoperable transaction than a single Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO) transaction. |
Addressing Market Power in Electronic Lodgment Services Cost Benefit Analysis September 2020 | NSW ORG commissioned the Centre for International Economics to undertake a cost benefit analysis comparing interoperability with a regulated monopoly ELNO and multiple non-interoperable ELNOs. The report concluded that interoperability is the preferred option and delivers greater benefits to the community. |
ACCC Report on E-conveyancing Market Reform December 2019 | The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) concluded that interoperability is the preferred approach over the alternative of a regulated monopoly. The ACCC noted that benefits of competition include innovation, price pressure and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns. |
December 2019 | The review considered the regulatory framework and various competition models. |
IPART Review of Pricing Framework for Electronic Conveyancing Services in NSW November 2019 | Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) reviewed the eConveyancing market and supported interoperability as a driver for innovation and lower costs. |
NSW Directions Paper on Proposed eConveyancing Interoperability Regime February 2019 | This Directions Paper describes potential models for interoperability, sets out possible liability and insurance structures, and proposes a governance regime as a way forward. It proposes options and solutions. |