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2024-08-22T14:43:24+10:00

OCN welcomed the opportunity to provide input into the discussion paper on the Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and other Li-ion battery powered micromobility vehicles. The risk of fire related incidents in one apartment is potentially multiplied over the whole building, as such any risk is a community risk, rather than individual risk as is the case in a standalone home. OCN Submission:> OCN Submission - NSW Regulation of e-mobility Devices August [...]

2024-08-22T14:43:24+10:00

Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and other Li-ion battery powered micromobility vehicles

2024-08-22T14:56:24+10:00

OCN welcomed the opportunity to provide input into the discussion paper on the Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and other Li-ion battery powered micromobility vehicles. The risk of fire related incidents in one apartment is potentially multiplied over the whole building, as such any risk is a community risk.  Therefore strata should be treated as a special case. Read submission:>  OCN Submission - NSW Regulation of e-mobility Devices August 2024 Related content:>  [...]

Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and other Li-ion battery powered micromobility vehicles2024-08-22T14:56:24+10:00

Design & Building Practitioner & Residential Apartments Act Review 2024

2024-07-17T17:31:59+10:00

The NSW Public Accountability Committee is currently reviewing the efficacy of the DBP and RAB Acts. OCN took the opportunity to make a distinction between its application for new and existing buildings, and point out the time and cost blowouts for remedial works caused by early confusion and conservatism of the industry. OCN called for clear guidance, to remove unnecessary overspecification of remedial works. Read submission:> OCN Submission - DBP & [...]

Design & Building Practitioner & Residential Apartments Act Review 20242024-07-17T17:31:59+10:00

NSW Budget 2024-25

2024-06-19T16:47:16+10:00

MEDIA RELEASE 19 June 2024 The Owners Corporation Network of Australia (OCN) welcomes new budget funding specifically to support delivery of much needed strata reform. Strata is one of the main, if not the main, formats for improved housing supply over the short and medium term. So, it’s a good start. But more will be needed as the scope and scale of the task to improve community confidence and trust in [...]

NSW Budget 2024-252024-06-19T16:47:16+10:00

Fire authorities’ risk to Electric Vehicle charging in Apartment buildings

2024-06-25T09:38:19+10:00

The decision by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council Limited (AFAC), and by various fire services across the country, to designate electric vehicles as ‘special hazards’, imposes elaborate and expensive fire protection requirements on residential strata buildings.  This position appears to have been made without adequate consultation or an analysis of the risk and benefits across the community. OCN joins the Electric Vehicle Council to call on: • AFAC [...]

Fire authorities’ risk to Electric Vehicle charging in Apartment buildings2024-06-25T09:38:19+10:00

Impact of Climate Risk on Insurance Premiums and Availability

2024-12-02T18:05:31+11:00

OCN made a detailed submission to the Senate Inquiry into the impact of climate risk on insurance availability and affordability, focusing on the undetected concentration of the strata insurance sector. We propose that the climate change narrative has masked an escalation in intermediary fees, commissions and profits. The compulsory aspect of strata insurance means it could be considered a form of state insurance, like motor liability or workers compensation, but states [...]

Impact of Climate Risk on Insurance Premiums and Availability2024-12-02T18:05:31+11:00

General Insurance Code of Conduct

2024-06-25T12:19:00+10:00

OCN joined a coalition of consumer groups calling for improvements to the Code of Conduct. Specific reference to strata insurance is on pages 61-63. Read submission:> Joint OCN & Others Submission - Review of the General Insurance Code of Practice June 2024 Related content:> https://ocn.org.au/ocn-welcomes-abolition-of-emergency-services-levy-on-insurance-policies/

General Insurance Code of Conduct2024-06-25T12:19:00+10:00

General Insurance Code of Conduct

2024-06-25T12:20:02+10:00

OCN joined a coalition of consumer groups calling for improvements to the Code of Conduct. Specific reference to strata insurance is on pages 61-63. Read submission:> Joint OCN & Others Submission - Review of the General Insurance Code of Practice June 2024 Related content:> https://ocn.org.au/ocn-welcomes-abolition-of-emergency-services-levy-on-insurance-policies/

General Insurance Code of Conduct2024-06-25T12:20:02+10:00

Consumer Groups Unite in Call for Increased Resourcing of NSW Strata & Property Services Commissioner

2024-07-17T17:34:45+10:00

A coalition of leading consumer groups - the Australian College of Strata Lawyers, Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby, Owners Corporation Network of Australia, Retirement Village Residents Association, and Strata Community Association - has jointly urged the NSW State Government to increase funding for the Office of the Strata and Property Services Commissioner in the 2024-25 NSW State Budget. Read media release:>  240515 Joint ACSL, ACIL, OCN, RVRA, SCA Call For NSW Strata [...]

Consumer Groups Unite in Call for Increased Resourcing of NSW Strata & Property Services Commissioner2024-07-17T17:34:45+10:00

Fire Safety Reforms

2024-05-13T18:00:20+10:00

OCN made a further submission on proposed fire safety reforms, which include the introduction of licensing for fire safety practitioners.  With an accreditation program only established in 2021 for fire safety practitioners, and limited training facilities, OCN is wary of adding another layer of complexity and cost to owners without a compelling cost benefit analysis. Read submission:> OCN Submission - Fire Safety Reforms May 2024 Related content:> OCN Submission - Fire [...]

Fire Safety Reforms2024-05-13T18:00:20+10:00
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