This article was updated in October 2026 to reflect the launch of the training and the latest information from NSW Fair Trading.
From 1 October 2026, strata committee members in NSW need to complete mandatory annual training. The new requirement is part of the ongoing NSW strata law reforms aimed at ensuring committees have the knowledge and confidence to manage their schemes effectively.
What the training involves
The strata committee member training is a free, one-hour online course delivered by NSW Fair Trading. It’s self-paced and covers the essentials:
- understanding your legal duties and governance role,
- keeping proper records of meetings and decisions, and
- knowing when to escalate issues.
Who needs to complete the mandatory training?
All strata committee members need to complete the course within three months of their appointment. This applies to both new and returning members. Now that the annual requirement is in place, committee members need to complete training each year to continue serving on their committee.
When does it start
NSW Fair Trading launched the training on 1 October 2026.
How you’ll be notified
Committee members who have registered on Strata Hub will be contacted via email by NSW Fair Trading, so make sure you are registered.
Access the mandatory strata committee training
To access the training, visit the NSW Fair Trading strata committee training page. For a broader overview of what’s changing in NSW strata, read our NSW strata law changes explained article.
This post appears in Strata News #798.
Can owners who are not strata committee members attend the training course?
I am the only member of the committee of a Community Title of 70 lots. This has been a similiar situation over the past few years. If I am now required to complete training, in addition to my other duties I would expect some remunueration for my time. This is similar to the appointment of Justices of the Peace, who voluntarily provide assistance to the public, on behalf of the Govenment, with an expectation the individual will provide this freely, after jumping through ever demanding hoops to take on the role.
Respectfully, I can’t agree with your comments. You’re part of a strata scheme in which you have a substantial investment, in terms of both your own lot, as well as the shared investment in common property. It is fundamentally in your best interests to ensure that governance and processes are at the best level they can be, in order to protect that investment. Mandatory training is aiming to provide the kind of support to you, and other volunteer committee members, to achieve that outcome. It’s not the same as a JP, and it’s also not on behalf of the government: it’s on behalf of yourself. Given that being on a strata committee can involve decision making about significant property, maintenance, financial and administrative matters, it’s essential there be a benchmark about how committee members operate. Again, that’s what mandatory training aims to achieve. I for one am glad to see NSW going in this direction and will be continuing to advocate for all jurisdictions to do the same.
100% agree
Anyone who wishes to nominate for a committee position should be prepared to learn how to do the job properly. Not being aware of the Legislation renders a committee member incompetent.
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.