We have received further advice from the Office of the Minister for Consumer Affairs regarding the restrictions on inspections. This advice has been provided after consultation with the DHHS. Please review and implement this advice with immediate effect.
The REIA, on behalf of the state and territory Real Estate Institutes, has made a submission to the Fair Work Commission to vary the Real Estate Industry Award 2020.
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has called on the Andrews’ Government to push out the commencement date of more than 130 rental law changes due to commence on 1 July.
The REIV recently wrote to the Premier calling for confirmation that real estate services will be regarded as an essential service, in the event of further restrictions in response to the Coronavirus.
The 15th National Awards for Excellence were set to be held in Darwin but were cancelled following the Covid-19 outbreak, with the winners being announced by the REIA this week.
Media Release by REIV President Leah Calnan
Last night Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced new limits on gatherings. We have received clarification from CAV on the scope of these restrictions.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has just announced new limits on gatherings. The announcement states that open house inspections, auction houses, gatherings in auction rooms and real estate auctions can no longer continue. These restrictions will apply from midnight 25 March 2020.
Clarification regarding proposed shut down of non-essential activity in Victoria
Today I have had a telephone conversation with the Federal Housing Minister, Michael Sukkar. An assistance package relating to the real estate industry is being finalised today and will be announced by the Prime Minister tomorrow.