I queried the Qld Titles Office regarding this issue and in particular the inclusion of "[registered]" in item 6 of Schedule 8 of the current Queensland Participation Rules. My conclusion from the response (of 29/6/2020) which I will paste below is that it does not need to be registered. Email: titlesinfo@qld.gov.au Telephone: 1300 255 750 GPO Box 1401, Brisbane QLD 4001 ______________________________ Ref: 9731163 Dear Mr Morgan I refer to your email of 23 June 2020 seeking clarification as to the square brackets around the word ‘registered’ in item 6 of Schedule 8 of the current Queensland Participation Rules. It is the understanding of this office that the square brackets signify that the Power of Attorney, from which the Identity Verifier must confirm the details of the Attorney and the Donor, may or may not be registered given the particular circumstances of the Conveyancing Transaction. For example, the Power of Attorney may have been registered if paper instruments executed under the same Power of Attorney have been, or may be lodged with the Queensland Titles Registry for registration. It is also noted that the requirements for registration of a power of attorney differ between the various Australian jurisdictions. I hope the above information is of assistance to you. Regards, Michelle Callinan Program Officer – Titles Automation Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy W: www.dnrme.qld.gov.au
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