Embracing change: ARNECC interoperability mandate for 2025 The commitment to evolving property conveyancing in Australia has seen a huge shift in the way the industry operates. In recent years, the mandates brought to the industry have sparked substantial progress, ushering a transition from manual processes to streamlined electronic workflows. At the forefront of this evolution are the voices of practitioners themselves. They have not only asked for change but necessitated it. This blog explores how the industry is leading the charge in responding to the needs and demands of its practitioners, driving forward progress and innovation in the pursuit of greater efficiency and effectiveness. Recently, the Australian Registrars’ National Electronic Conveyancing Council (ARNECC) made a significant announcement, setting forth a mandate for full interoperability among electronic lodgment network operators (ELNOs) in New South Wales and Queensland by December 31, 2025. Interoperability empowers key stakeholders, including conveyancers, lawyers, and financial institutions, to have autonomy in the decision-making process. By seamlessly engaging with a platform of their choice, practitioners gain the ability to shape their experience, ensuring that the platform works for them rather than imposing rigid structures upon them. This directive from ARNECC marks the dawn of a new era, one