Jane McIlroy, Author at Owners Corporation Network

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Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go green

Jane McIlroy2024-04-23T10:02:59+10:00

18 APRIL 2024 Independent Federal MP Allegra Spender spoke at last week's OCN webinar "Shared Solar for Apartments" noting that even though many households had solar panels there was a significant divide between those in freestanding homes and apartment complexes. "Australia has one of the highest penetrations of solar power in the world, but about half of Australia's households are locked out," she said. Fred Tuckwell, OCN Chair noted apartment residents [...]

Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go greenJane McIlroy2024-04-23T10:02:59+10:00

ABC is asking apartment owners to share their stories

Jane McIlroy2024-04-02T15:02:59+11:00

In light of the recent 730 Report expose on allegations that a major NSW strata management firm has been charging excessive fees for insurance services and receiving payments from suppliers without full disclosure of the arrangements, the ABC is now asking owners to share their stories abc.net.au/strata OCN celebrates and supports those strata managing agents acting ethically. However this is not an isolated case and we see this as an invaluable [...]

ABC is asking apartment owners to share their storiesJane McIlroy2024-04-02T15:02:59+11:00

Two Blokes Talking Techpodcast: this time talking Tech: E-mobiltiy devices

Jane McIlroy2024-03-28T18:30:46+11:00

Two blokes podcast talk Strata with Chair Fred Tuckwell and how EVs are being considered in Apartments, the rules, issues, myths and support you can get if you live in an apartment Listen here > https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8522957/cheap-damaged-e-scooters-may-be-banned-in-apartments/ Related content:> https://ocn.org.au/e-bike-fire-risk-expert-webinar/

Two Blokes Talking Techpodcast: this time talking Tech: E-mobiltiy devicesJane McIlroy2024-03-28T18:30:46+11:00

Strata bankruptcies – more compassion is needed for genuine cases

Jane McIlroy2024-03-06T11:05:48+11:00

Applications by owners’ corporations to make individual owners bankrupt were about one in eight forced bankruptcy filings in NSW last year OCN, which represents owners’ corporations, is backing reform. Executive director Karen Stiles said people in genuine hardship should be treated with more compassion Read the article here:>https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/unjust-and-unfair-how-karen-nearly-lost-everything-to-strata-debt-20240303-p5f9d9.html Related content:> Australian Consumer Law and Owners Corporations

Strata bankruptcies – more compassion is needed for genuine casesJane McIlroy2024-03-06T11:05:48+11:00

Strata Reform needed in NSW

Jane McIlroy2024-02-26T15:35:02+11:00

John Minns warned that strata reform is necessary in NSW in an interview on 9 News Australia last week View the video here:> John Minns called for Strata Reform 9 News Related content:> https://ocn.org.au/e-bike-fire-risk-expert-webinar/

Strata Reform needed in NSWJane McIlroy2024-02-26T15:35:02+11:00

OCN talks Lithium-ion battery fire risk with ABC Newcastle’s Paul Turton

Jane McIlroy2024-01-22T16:06:01+11:00

Following another e-bike fire last week, this time in Bondi, thankfully no one was injured – but the risks are high for devices that have been modified or use incorrect chargers. Fred Tuckwell, Chair, OCN spoke this morning with Paul Turton Listen to the interview:>https://ocn.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024_01_22-ABC-NEWCASTLE-interview-with-FT-Apartment-fires-ABC.mp3 Related article https://ocn.org.au/e-bike-fire-risk-expert-webinar/

OCN talks Lithium-ion battery fire risk with ABC Newcastle’s Paul TurtonJane McIlroy2024-01-22T16:06:01+11:00

Owners Corporation Network proposes new e-bike, e-scooter rules to reduce fire risk in apartments

Jane McIlroy2024-01-15T14:52:49+11:00

Owners of e-bikes or e-scooters will not be allowed to charge their batteries inside their apartments under rules developed for strata schemes concerned about fire risk. OCN has drafted a model by-law on the management of e-bikes and e-scooters after a series of fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries. Read the full article published on the ABC website here You can also listen to the ABC Morning Show interview here Related article [...]

Owners Corporation Network proposes new e-bike, e-scooter rules to reduce fire risk in apartmentsJane McIlroy2024-01-15T14:52:49+11:00