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SCA (SA/NT) PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (JUNE 2022)

As we progress beyond the midway point of the year, SCA (SA/NT) remains committed to driving forward its efforts in the areas policy and advocacy, building upon the strong industry […]

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By Joshua Baldwin

June 23, 2022

Strata’s issues are only state-based? Tell ‘em they’re dreaming

As I was about to head into another briefing as part of our federal election campaign, the MP’s advisor turned to me and said “Strata…you know you’re regulated at a […]

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Chris Duggan, Strata Community Association (SCA) National President

May 20, 2022

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Industry News Autumn 2022

(March 2022) Industry news pulls together some of the most interesting and important stories in the strata industry over the past few months. Should bodies corporate be able to issue […]

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April 20, 2022

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Strata Has The Keys for Future Wellbeing

In creating a more liveable world for the growing proportion of Australians (currently 1 in 5 Australians live in strata) that elect to live in strata-titled properties such as apartment […]

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SCA

April 19, 2022

Inside Strata – SCA Advocacy Round-Up Autumn 2022

Strata Community Association The SCA Advocacy Round-Up pulls out the highlights from SCA nationally, in each state and territory and in New Zealand. Summaries are brief and to the point […]

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April 14, 2022

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Federal Budget Recap

The Treasurer handed down the Federal Budget for 2022-23 on 29 March 2022 with a focus on economic strength and recovery, jobs and cost of living pressures. With an election […]

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April 14, 2022

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From SCA to SDG: Strata’s Future Sustainability Story

As the federal election draws closer, the commitment by both major parties towards competing visions of an Australia meeting the objective of net zero carbon emissions gains a higher public […]

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April 12, 2022

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Will the Government’s reinsurance pool win votes and meet expectations?

After years of debate over the need for a catastrophe reinsurance pool, the Government has finalised the design of the reinsurance pool for cyclone and related flood damage in northern […]

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Body Corporate Brokers (BCB)

April 8, 2022

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Time for a quick Risk Management Review

With nearly all States adopting the harmonised Work Health and Safety legislation (other than Victoria), and with Western Australia commencing on 31 March 2022, it is opportune to quickly review […]

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Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports

April 7, 2022

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Sustainability in Strata

In the Summer edition of Inside Strata, Sustainability in Strata was a feature of the SCA’s upcoming Federal Election Priorities, calling on government to work with SCA to invest in […]

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Mick Dovile, Active Utilities

April 6, 2022

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New research shows resilient strata businesses focused on growth

The pandemic has transformed many industries. And strata businesses are no exception. Most have emerged from the uncertainty of the last two years stronger than ever – with renewed positivity […]

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Macquarie Bank

April 5, 2022

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CHU SCA (ACT) 2021 Strata Community Awards

The CHU SCA (ACT) 2021 Strata Community Awards recognise and reward those who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community in the ACT. The judges were very […]

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April 4, 2022

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To Educate Or Not To Educate – Why There Should Be Education Regimes For Strata/Community

Strata and Community titles are the largest growing type of development across Australia. All States & Territories are experiencing growth in most sectors of the market (residential, industrial, commercial, retail […]

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Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers

April 4, 2022

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Australian Strata Owners Facing Climactic Catastrophes

Strata property owners, like most Australians, have felt the impact of severe climatic events in recent times, without an end in sight. A recent report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental […]

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CHU Underwriting Agencies

April 1, 2022

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CEO/ President Report Autumn 2022

For SCA, 2022 represents the next step in the progression of our organisation’s trajectory. With the many landmark events on the calendar, including the announcement of the Federal Budget, the […]

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April 1, 2022

Our priorities to help serve our strata community 

Strata Community Association (SCA) is prioritising three key areas of reform as we move through 2022 and towards the upcoming federal election, which, if implemented by the Commonwealth, stand to benefit the […]

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SCA National

March 29, 2022

2022 SCA Australia and New Zealand Conference

The SCA Australia and New Zealand Conference is heading to Melbourne in 2022. The Conference Program will be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre over 31 May – 1 June 2022 with a welcome […]

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February 14, 2022

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SCA Advocacy Round-Up Summer 2021/22

Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 has remained a constantly evolving issue throughout 2021 and into 2022; in particular, the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, while lacking lethality, […]

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January 22, 2022

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Ready Reckoner

Driven by the global megatrends of sustainable development, urban densification and connected technology, Australasia’s strata industry is facing a period of significant change and opportunity. SCA defines sustainable development as […]

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January 15, 2022

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2022 Federal Election

Strata Community Association Election Priorities Feature As urbanisation continues to climb across Australia, so too does the growth of strata, as more and more Australians seek the diverse benefits that […]

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January 14, 2022