The phrase 'a form approved by the Director' in s 49A(6) of the Estate Agents Act 1980 (Vic) refers to a form of words, not a physical document. A rebate statement that reproduces the substantive words of the approved form but uses a different heading will comply with s 49A(6), provided the heading is not misleading and the statement conveys the same information as the approved form. The concept of 'substantial compliance' is not the appropriate analytical framework; the question is one of statutory construction as to what constitutes the approved form.
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