Victoria’s new strata laws announced – what’s changed, what’s coming, and what it means for you

By Neziah,

The Victorian Government introduced new strata laws to Parliament on 3 June 2026. The expert panel's final report and its formal response have also been released.

For the Victorian strata sector, this is a big deal. One in five Victorians now live in a strata-managed property, and today's announcement sets out some real, practical changes to how owners corporations (OC) run buildings and how owners are protected.

SCA Comments on ethics, conflicts and the future of the strata industry

By Neziah,

This article and video outlines SCA’s six steps plan to address concerns about ethics and rebuild trust in the strata industry. We discuss transparency, insurance commissions and kickbacks, conflicts of interest, strata management as a ‘profession’ and whether SCA is genuinely committed to its code of conduct. Alisha Fisher, CEO of SCA Australasia, concludes the interview by addressing where SCA sees the future of the strata industry.

Fred Tuckwell

By Neziah,

Executive leader with a strong blend of commercial, technical, and governance experience. Brings over a decade in senior leadership roles at Telstra, complemented by hands-on expertise in building and construction, capital management, and large-scale project and product delivery. Former Chair of the Waratah Building, a large self-managed strata community.

As Chair of OCN, has led major funding initiatives, digital transformation projects, and national capability building, with a particular focus on sustainability, EV charging, and education for strata communities.

Risks to strata owners from lithium-ion battery fires

By Neziah,

On the 13 June, 2024 we held a webinar with Fire & Rescue NSW, Sedgwick, OCN (Owners Corporation Network) about the risk of fires for strata communities associated with lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters. This summary unpacks the key takeaways, highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion batteries in apartments and offers practical solutions for strata communities to keep residents safe.

Water Leaks, Defects and Disputes in Strata Buildings

By Neziah,

We held a webinar on the 4 July, 2024 with Adrian Mueller from JS Mueller & Co Lawyers about the owners corporation's responsibility to remedy water leaks and defects in NSW strata buildings. Recent heavy rainfall across NSW has unfortunately led to a surge in water leaks and defects within strata buildings. These leaks can damage both common property and lot property, causing significant frustration and financial burden for apartment owners. As a result, disputes between owners and their owners corporation (OC) have become more frequent.

Paul Cummaudo

By Neziah,

Paul Cummaudo is a Victorian Registered Building Practitioner in both Commercial Building Unlimited and Domestic Building Unlimited. He has more than 38 years’ experience across the building, construction, property development, real estate and owners corporation industries. Paul specialises in forensic building inspections, building defect investigations, expert witness reports, rectification scopes, project management and facilities management. His practical experience includes residential, commercial, industrial and high-density mixed-use developments.

Gemma Lumley

By Neziah,

Gemma joined the Allisons team in August 2016. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Melbourne, and her earlier background in property and conveyancing underpins her strata law practice.

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