Advocacy

Strata living is on the rise in Australia, bringing with it an increasing demand for smart, effective regulation and a growing need for the professionalism of strata managers. The current […]

With New Zealand experiencing unprecedented population growth and urbanisation, SCA (NZ) has recognised the urgent need to address outdated regulatory frameworks that hinder efficient development of the built environment. Given […]

As the ACT General Election approaches, SCA (ACT) has intensified its advocacy efforts to ensure the voices of strata managers, owners, and residents are heard, and that key issues facing […]

The recent Northern Territory election provided a crucial opportunity for SCA (SA/NT) to advocate for the strata sector and push for policy reforms to shape the future of multi-unit developments […]

Reflecting on Challenges and Preparing for the Future As strata managers, you know better than anyone that strata living has become a cornerstone of urban life in Australia. From modest […]

SCA Australasia The preparation of the 2024 SCA Australasian Strata Insights Full Report is underway, with its release anticipated later this year. This report will provide valuable insights into the […]

Strata managers serve as vital intermediaries and trusted advisors within the complex ecosystem of strata communities. Their role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities, including but not limited to interpreting […]

A little over a month ago, the ABC aired a story with allegations of excessive charging and conflicts of interest against a strata management firm, Netstrata. SCA has taken these […]

National In December 2023 SCA released an industry first Strata Insurance Disclosure Best Practice Guideline, seeking to improve strata insurance practices and outcomes for its members, consumers and the strata […]

Members and Stakeholders, As always, we are delighted to present to you our quarterly edition of Inside Strata. It is hard to believe that we are already at this stage […]

National Strata insurance has sustained as a policy issue that is of the highest priority nationally, particularly in an environment where there is significant cost of living pressures, and fringe […]

SCA closed out the 2023 year strong with our commitment to advocating for the strata industry, which remained unwavering while engaging with policymakers, legislators and key stakeholders across all jurisdictions […]

National SCA has been a heavy contributor to the ANZSCO reclassification process over the past months, specifically advocating for strata managers to be included as their own unit group under […]

This edition of Inside Strata brings you expert insights and the latest updates from our dynamic and thriving sector. At this time of year, teams across all regions are working […]

Australasia SCA has been focused on driving growth across all jurisdictions, expanding resources in order to provide the appropriate level of support, guidance and advocacy that is required to navigate […]

Introduction — the report and why it is so relevant In mid-June, SCA and the UNSW City Futures Research Centre released the Australasian Strata Insights Report 2022. Drawn from land […]

SCA is working tirelessly with external parties, including government and consumer groups, to grow their understanding of the strata industry and the actions that we are taking to improve professionalism […]

In what may have been the largest meeting of its kind in Melbourne’s history, the recent decision of the Aurora Melbourne Central owners corporation to elect a new committee following […]

New Zealand is about to embark in a new chapter in Strata Committee governance. Long awaited improvements to Committee operations will commence on Tuesday 9 May 2023, as part of […]

Reform to the Queensland strata legislative environment has been a key priority of SCA (Qld) over the past two years. The reform impetus has come for a host of reasons, […]