Model Participation Rules Guidance Notes

ARNECC publishes Guidance Notes based on its Model Participation Rules (MPR) to assist Subscribers in understanding what is expected of them in complying with the Registrar’s Participation Rules in each jurisdiction.

The following are the latest published MPR Guidance Notes.

The Version Number indicates the version of the MPR that the Guidance Notes are aligned with.

Version Title Published
Version 7
MPR Guidance Note #1 – Client Authorisation (Updated)
This Guidance Note provides advice and assistance to Subscribers on obtaining authorisation to represent a transacting party in a conveyancing transaction in accordance with the Version 7 Model Participation Rules.
23/08/2024
MPR Guidance Note #2 – Verification of Identity (Updated)
This Guidance Note provides advice and assistance to Subscribers and mortgage lenders on verifying the identity of a transacting party in a conveyancing transaction in accordance with the Version 7 Model Participation Rules. It includes advice on using an Australian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate to verify the identity of an Australian or foreign national overseas.
23/08/2024
MPR Guidance Note #3 – Certifications (Updated)
This Guidance Note provides advice and assistance to Subscribers on providing the certifications required when signing documents in accordance with the Version 7 Model Participation Rules.
23/08/2024
MPR Guidance Note #4 – Right to Deal (Updated)
This Guidance Note provides advice and assistance to Subscribers on determining the right of a transacting party to enter into a conveyancing transaction in accordance with the Version 7 Model Participation Rules.
23/08/2024
MPR Guidance Note #5 – Retention of Evidence (Updated)
This Guidance Note provides advice and assistance to Subscribers on retaining evidence to support conveyancing transactions in accordance with the Version 7 Model Participation Rules.
23/08/2024
MPR Guidance Note #6 – Compliance Examinations (Updated)
This Guidance Note provides advice to Subscribers on how and when they can expect a compliance examination to be conducted of their compliance with the Version 7 Model Participation Rules.
23/08/2024
MPR Guidance Note #7 – Eligibility Criteria (Updated)
This Guidance Note provides advice to Subscribers on satisfying the eligibility criteria required to become or remain a Subscriber in accordance with the Version 7 Model Participation Rules.
23/08/2024
MPR Guidance Note #8 – System Security & Integrity (Updated)
This Guidance Note provides advice and assistance to Subscribers on understanding and complying with system security and integrity obligations in accordance with the Version 7 Model Participation Rules.
23/08/2024
MPR Guidance Note #9 – Instructing Practitioner Engaging a Subscriber (E-Lodgment Subscriber) (Updated)
This Guidance Note provides advice and assistance to Subscribers on the application of the Model Participation Rules where an e-settlement Subscriber is engaged in accordance with the Version 7 Model Participation Rules.
23/08/2024