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Guides, tutorials and compliance explainers for Australian practices — from e-signature law to the new AML/CTF obligations, and how to get the most out of Siggy.
Can an NDIS service agreement be signed electronically?
What the NDIS Practice Standards, the Quality Indicators and the SDA Rules actually require — and how the Electronic Transactions Act applies to signing them.
Read more ›TPB proof of identity vs AML/CTF: two regimes, two triggers
The TPB says there are no specific proof-of-identity requirements in the TASA. The obligation runs through the Code, not the AML/CTF Act. What each regime asks.
Read more ›Can your client sign their ATO tax return declaration electronically?
Yes — the client declaration under s 388-65 can be emailed, no scanned signature needed. The signature you lodge with cannot. The two are different rules.
Read more ›Do deeds need a witness in Australia? State by state
A deed signed by an individual needs a witness in NSW, WA, SA, Tas and the ACT — but not in Victoria or Queensland. Current, sourced table for all 8 jurisdictions.
Read more ›Identity verification is live: verify any client in about two minutes
Siggy now verifies client identities against official government records — with a biometric face match and PEP & sanctions screening in every check, from $6.00. Here's how it works and how to run your first check.
Read more ›PEP and sanctions screening, explained for Australian practices
What a politically exposed person actually is, why the DFAT Consolidated List matters, why namesake false positives are normal, and how screening fits into customer due diligence under Tranche 2.
Read more ›How to verify a client's identity online in Australia: the 2026 guide
Manual sighting, video calls, or electronic verification against government records — the three ways Australian practices verify client identity, what the TPB and AUSTRAC expect, and how to do it without storing copies of IDs.
Read more ›Tranche 2 is here: what the AML/CTF changes mean for Australian accountants
From 1 July 2026, accountants and bookkeepers who provide certain designated services are AML/CTF reporting entities. Which services are captured, which are not, the AUSTRAC deadlines, and the practical first steps for your practice.
Read more ›How to send your first envelope in Siggy
A five-minute walkthrough: upload a PDF, add recipients, place signature fields, send — and what your client sees on the other side.
Read more ›TPB proof-of-identity requirements: a practical guide for tax practitioners
The Tax Practitioners Board expects registered tax practitioners to verify client identity — through the Code of Professional Conduct rather than a standalone rule. What TPB(GS) 42/2022 asks for, which documents count, and how to meet it without keeping copies of client IDs.
Read more ›Are electronic signatures legally binding in Australia?
Yes — and they have been since 1999. What the Electronic Transactions Act requires, the exceptions worth knowing, and what makes an e-signature stand up if challenged.
Read more ›Engagement letters at scale: an e-signing playbook for practices
Engagement letter season without the chase: templates, signing order, automatic reminders, and an audit-ready record for every client file.
Read more ›Compare
Siggy vs DocuSign
DocuSign's Australian Standard plan includes up to 100 envelopes per user per year — about eight a month. An honest, dated, sourced comparison.
Read the comparison ›Siggy vs Annature
Siggy and Annature compared on price, with sources and dates. Annature charges $1.75 an envelope; Siggy is one flat monthly price with a free plan underneath.
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