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Why the OCN is fed up with the strata “industry”

Jane McIlroy2024-08-05T12:14:45+10:00

Karen Stiles, OCN Executive Director, shared her thoughts why she's "fed up" during a recent interview with Amanda Farmer's "Your Strata Property" podcast. Hear what she had to say on: how strata owners are being overlooked in today’s conversations about the strata industry, the astonishing lack of consumer protections for those buying apartments, the owners who ARE willing to pay more for good strata management, and why Fair Trading needs to [...]

Why the OCN is fed up with the strata “industry”Jane McIlroy2024-08-05T12:14:45+10:00

Strata manager banned by NSW Fair Trade for 10 years

Jane McIlroy2024-07-30T17:53:23+10:00

Owners Corporation Network Executive Director Karen Stiles spoke with Sarah Macdonald on ABC mornings about Whitney Wang's 10 year ban for professional (or lack there-of) conduct. “I am hoping this the first step of many more,” she said. Ms Stiles said the NSW Strata Commissioner was creating a good first step and encouraged other states to follow suit. Listen here: Strata Manager banned for 10 years - Karen speaks with [...]

Strata manager banned by NSW Fair Trade for 10 yearsJane McIlroy2024-07-30T17:53:23+10:00

Fire Safety Reforms

OCN Executive Director2024-05-13T18:00:20+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 ReformsOCN Executive Director2024-05-13T18:00:20+10:00

Practice Standard for Professional Engineers

OCN Executive Director2023-10-08T18:13:21+11:00

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.

Practice Standard for Professional EngineersOCN Executive Director2023-10-08T18:13:21+11:00

Home Building Act 2023 Licensing Framework

OCN Executive Director2023-10-08T18:13:44+11:00

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.

Home Building Act 2023 Licensing FrameworkOCN Executive Director2023-10-08T18:13:44+11:00

Licensing of Conveyancers

OCN Executive Director2021-07-29T18:38:14+10:00

21 JULY 2021 OCN made a short submission calling for the same standard of conduct to apply to Conveyancers as applies to Lawyers. The current regulatory framework lacks the rigour to ensure appropriate protections for consumers. > Download PDF

Licensing of ConveyancersOCN Executive Director2021-07-29T18:38:14+10:00