Senate Inquiry into Residential Electrification
OCN made a submission on the need to support the residential strata sector, which is lagging behind other household types in the clean energy transition. We recommended that the Committee: see Owners Corporations and Strata Committees as partners with Government; develop a coherent national strategy for the residential strata sector; adopt measures tailored to the strata environment.
Practice Standard for Professional Engineers
OCN made a short submission on the draft Practice Standard for Professional Engineers, noting that this Practice Standard should also apply to all building consultants.
Home Building Act 2023 Licensing Framework
The OCN welcomes the opportunity to comment upon the Building Bill 2023 – Licensing Proposals. The OCN is one of, if not the most, important stakeholder in this area, but does not have the resources or paid staff or lobbyists that industry stakeholders have.
NSW Home Building Compensation Fund Reforms
Having made submissions in August 2022, OCN was invited to provide feedback on the draft Regulation. Our pro bono lawyers laid out serious concerns with the proposals.
Review of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
16 January 2023 OCN made a submission on the Strata Schemes Management Act. Read submission:> OCN Submission - Strata Schemes Management Act 230116
Off The Plan Contracts for Residential Properties
In 2015 and 2019 the NSW government introduced additional protections for purchasers entering into off the plan property contracts.
Reforming Building Laws in NSW
In the largest reform of building laws in decades, the NSW Government is working to create a new foundation for construction by looking at how they can improve laws, better protect consumers and support workers.
Home Building Compensation Reform
The Home Building Compensation Fund is a 'last resort safety net' for owners suffering defects or incomplete works due to the builder's insolvency, death, disappearance or license suspension.
Inquiry into Embedded Networks in NSW – OCN Testimony
OCN was invited to appear before the parliamentary Inquiry into embedded networks in NSW.
Inquiry into Embedded Networks in NSW
OCN made a brief submission opposing contracts entered into by developers which simply shift the cost of core infrastructure to apartment purchasers, lock them into long term contracts, and deprive them of choice.
Home Building Act Review 2021
OCN strongly supports the root and branch review of the Home Building Act 1989 and associated legislation, to ensure maximum consumer protections.
Promoting Innovation for the NSW Energy Sector
OCN welcomes the NSW Government’s intention to deliver an energy system that puts the customer at the centre of policy and program design, while delivering an affordable and reliable energy future that helps achieve net zero emissions by 2050
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