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QLD Q: Our Committee has granted our caretaker permission to use an area of common property. Should this have gone to an AGM for a vote without dissent?

Hayley Gath, Mathews Hunt Legal

NSW Q: Even though we requested a 10 year plan as required by the legislation, we've been supplied a 15 year plan. Does this comply?


QIA Group

VIC Q: What is the legal situation if a committee member objects to paying a levy for the commencement of work required to meet a building's OH&S requirements?

Michael Darby,
Quantum United Management Pty Ltd

QLD Q: Clotheslines in our lot are visible from the outside of the building. Does this mean that everybody who hangs washing on the clotheslines is in breach of the by-laws by changing the appearance of the lot?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: Our Strata Manager has been putting off our AGM since December. How can they be made to hold an AGM asap?  We have issues that need to be addressed.

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

WA Q: If the AGM votes for six members of the council but only receives five nominations, what needs to be done?

Shane White,
Strata Title Consult

QLD Q: Should a top up for a management rights agreement be listed as an ordinary motion? I thought this would be a Special Resolution.

Chris Irons, Hynes Legal

NSW: Food Scraps Recycling Trial Extended

The City of Sydney is looking for an additional 100 apartment buildings to take part in a food recycling trial.
City of Sydney

Last Edition's Star Articles

NSW Q: Can a committee submit a motion?

Carlo Fini,
Lewis & Charles Lawyers

NAT: Strata Insurance Webinar  – April 2021

Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions

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Next month, we will be joined by The Knight's Managing Director and President of SCA Vic, Gregor Evans to talk about all things VIC strata. 

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Strata Positions Vacant
State: WA
Location/Region: Perth
Role/Position: Junior Lawyer
Company: Civic Legal 
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State: WA
Location/Region: Perth
Role/Position: Legal Secretary/Assistant
Company: Civic Legal 
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State: NSW
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Role/Position: Property Lawyer I Litigation Lawyer
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Upcoming Events:
Victoria

LookUpStrata + The Knight: Ask Us Anything (VIC Strata) Q&A
WEBINAR: 11 May 2 PM AEST
Registrations Now Open
Western Australia

SCA (WA): Law Week
Wembley Downs: 20 May 202, 9:30 am - 5:45 pm

SCA (WA): Lot Owners: Law Week
Wembley Downs: 20 May 2021, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Queensland

SCA (QLD): Committee Traning
Brisbane: 6 May 2021, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Upcoming Events:
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FMA: National Conference – Ideaction.2021
Geelong | Sydney | Brisbane | Perth: 31 May - 1 June 2021

SCA: 2021SCA Australia and New Zealand Conference: Share the Vision
Adelaide Convention Centre: 22 - 23 June 2021
New South Wales

Strata Community Insurance: 2021 Autumn Forum – Strata Insurance Explained
Sydney: 20 May, 8:30 - 11 am AEST
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