This article was updated in June 2026 to reflect the latest information from NSW Fair Trading.
From late 2026, strata committee members in NSW will 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 will be 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 will need to complete the course within three months of their appointment. This applies to both new and returning members. Once the annual requirement is in place, committee members will need to complete training each year to continue serving on their committee.
When does it start
NSW Fair Trading expects the training to launch in late 2026. The exact start date and details on how to access the course will be confirmed closer to launch.
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. Lookupstrata will continue to keep you updated as more details are released. Make sure you are subscribed to Lookupstrata so you don’t miss an update.
More about the updates
For the latest information, 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.
This article first appeared on the NSW Fair Trading’s Property Matters Newsletter, March 2026.
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