Nothing to be cynical about........ the truth is - employee's of the Australian government are hardly the sharpest tools in the shed.
- they are just tools.

When I needed my passport signed in Switzerland for a replacement, I needed an Australian citizen who knew me for over 10 years to sign the document.

LIVING IN SWITZERLAND this was hardly an easy thing to do.

Fortunately I have one mate here who qualifies, otherwise I would have been stuffed and had to have my documents sent home first and returned.



I also know of people that have had to 'FLY' to Brisbane (from within Australia) to personally hand in a document to be stamped (English visa).
- That's really unnecessary.


To be honest, if the OP is legit (well..... if the 'client' is also legit), it does make sense to sidestep bureaucracy where you can.

I found someone now!

I'm really sorry again if I sounded suspicious, it wasn't my intention. Thank you all for your help!

Point is this: How would a person they pluck off the street know if "they" are legit? A passport application is relatively straightforward, a transfer of land can be something else altogether.

BTW I still very much doubt that Australia (on one of her states and territories) would not recognize notarised and apostilled signatures for land transfers. Again, which state is it?

Australia has a points test for ID verification, just like 100 points to open a bank account. I guess an Australian passport, Medicare Care Card etc. would meet the test.

Now I get it why you Australians need this "Thinking outside the box".

Unfortunately not exactly the same thing in this case.

Here we are posed with the question:

"Hi all,
You don't know me, or who I'm asking to help, but can offer your consent on a document regarding an asset of a potentially MASSIVE amount of money.
Nothing will go wrong !!!
I'm a Lawyer
I'll pay you
...... Tust me"

As opposed to:

"Hi,
I am "X" from "X". I require somone who fits this profile to sign "this" document "for this reason" relating specifically to "this". These are my "company's contact details". Thankyou for your assistance.


As I mentioned above, side stepping government stupidity is a national sport in Australia, and usually where it's clear, we are glad to help.


Suspiciously taking advantage of our criminal heritage with bribery does raise eyebrows.

I guess the key questions missed in this thread were:
a) Who are you
b) What do you want
c) What are the consequences
d) What's in it for me.

only b) and d) are clear in this thread.

I don't mean to troll and I apologize if the OP is legit, but honestly, if I received an email with the stuff you just wrote on this thread, I would think "Yeah, right...SCAM!!!!!!!!". Delete.

Dear OP,

Even Australia is sufficiently developed to have its own embassies and consulates, even here in Switzerland. I suggest you call 022 799 9100 to take the signing of this transfer further.