From late 2026, strata committee members elected at their annual general meeting (AGM) will need to complete mandatory training. These new requirements aim to ensure committees have the skills and confidence to manage their strata scheme effectively.
What the training involves:
- A free 1-hour online module on the nsw.gov.au/strata website. Committee members will need to complete it within 3 months of being appointed at their AGM.
- A second 1-hour training session delivered by approved training providers, to be completed before the next AGM.
Together, these sessions give committee members the essential knowledge and skills they need to meet their legal obligations and manage day-to-day running of their strata complex.
More details, including how to access the training, will be provided closer to the start date.
This post appears in Strata News #784.
This article first appeared on the NSW Fair Trading’s Property Matters Newsletter, March 2026.
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As things stand at the current time we have trouble getting owners to stand for the OC executive. The future does not look good.
I have 3 rolls, Charman, Treasurer and Secretary. We have 6 standalone villas; we are the only owner occupier the other 5 villas are rented out. As for the training I will be asking the Strata Manger for a payment to do the taring as it cuts into my time. Our Strata Manager has been asked to visit our properties, but they want paying, that is something I don’t understand.
What is the point of the Training if all Committee Members do not participate – why be on the Committee if you are not prepared to be an active member? It’s time more owners put their hands up at their AGM. Some office bearers (in particular Secretaries) feel obliged to continue for years because nobody wants to take on the responsibility. This can cause a lot of resentment by those left carrying the load.
Do all members of an elected OC executive Committee need to do the training, or can a rep of that committee complete the training and deliver the outcomes to other members?
Hi Mike
Thanks for your interest.
We have no further details at this stage. We will pass on more information as soon as it is available.