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Thursday 20 August 2026

Strata Matters Conference 2026

OCN national conference:

Strata Matters: Resolving and reforming strata

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2 October 2026

Swanston Hall, Melbourne

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OCN Strata emergency risk list
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Electric Vehicles and E-Charging Information

As more information becomes available about electric vehicles and EV Charging, the need for simplification and understanding is critical. The Owners Corporation (OC) has the responsibility for decisions about their building, and are therefore the actual customer for EV decision making.

OCN has created an information portal with case studies and resources on EV Charging and e-Mobility devices (e-bikes etc).

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NIBA: OCN and other consumer groups walk away from NIBA code talks

Three consumer organisations have abandoned the National Insurance Brokers Association's (NIBA) code of practice consultation, declaring that meaningful reform of the strata insurance sector will not come through industry self-regulation. Instead, they are redirecting their campaign to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) [...]

Fresh calls for ACT Government to ban insurance commissions to strata managers.

Owners in strata properties are still unwittingly paying more for insurance than they should, as some strata managers in the ACT continue to take opaque commissions from brokers. ACT Owners Corporation Network president Gary Petherbridge told Region last year that commissions should [...]

Victorian OC Act review – the good the bad and the “needs improvement”

Our expert panel scored the Victorian Government’s OC Act review and rated what’s good, the bad and the “needs improvement” in a recent webinar. We explained what we (and you) can do about it to get this once in a generation [...]

Push to deliver solar to 2.5m apartment dwellers gains traction

OCN this week won a grant from the NSW government to provide a specialist resource to help apartment owners through the process.A push to improve access to rooftop solar for Australia’s 2.5 million apartment dwellers is gaining momentum, but owners are still [...]

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I am very pleased with my OCN membership, the discussions through sharing emails is very valuable in increasing my knowledge of strata living, the laws and EC responsibilities. I am better armed to tread the minefield of the managing agent responsibilities and the necessary action of the EC to monitor the contradictory interests of the agent.

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I would like to thank you all for the important effort that you are all putting in to look after apartment owners and tenants. It is so valuable and you are heroes. I would not have been able to deal with my duties as a strata chairman without your advice and assistance.

ANGELA, Mascot

The OCN is probably one of the best, most informed and most informative groups I have been involved with.

ALAN, Maryville

Thanks to OCN for being such a rich resource of trustworthy information about strata matters.

PETER, Chiswick

The whole strata community owes a huge debt of gratitude to you and the OCN executive. Much appreciated.

ROBERT, Darlinghurst

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Free sustainability webinar

Strata Matters Conference 2026

Knowledge – it’s free!

Members have access to exclusive offers and deals

Top questions answered + handy links for each state

Enjoy the benefits of OCN membership from just $77 per year

What to do, who to ask: strata buying & living

How to plan for when things go wrong!

Event recordings – exclusive to Members

What does better government policy look like?

Electric Vehicles and E-Charging Information

As more information becomes available about electric vehicles and EV Charging, the need for simplification and understanding is critical. The Owners Corporation (OC) has the responsibility for decisions about their building, and are therefore the actual customer for EV decision making.

OCN has created an information portal with case studies and resources on EV Charging and e-Mobility devices (e-bikes etc).

Subscribe to the OCN Strata Newsletter & Events

View our latest newsletter here

If you are an apartment owner, you need someone on your side!

WE ARE THE INDEPENDENT VOICE OF STRATA OWNERS

Our members say it best!

New to Strata?

• Expert advice – buying an apartment

• Who’s responsible – common property

• By-law basics

• Championing projects in strata

• Making strata meetings work for you

For Members

If you can’t make it to our live webinars and annual conference, members can view recordings of nearly all sessions, in the exclusive Events Library.

Catch up on valuable insights insights when it suits you best – membership entitles you to recordings on-demand: view whenever you like!

Join OCN today!

• Participate in the Member Forum • Attend Member-Only meetings • Access resources via the Member Portal • Receive monthly newsletters • Special offers from our partners • Discounted event tickets • A voice in framing legislation

Individual Membership is just $77 per year!

Join OCN today!

• Participate in the Member Forum • Attend Member-Only meetings • Access resources via the Member Portal • Receive monthly newsletters • Special offers from our partners • Discounted events and webinars • A voice in framing legislation

Individual Membership is just $66 per year!

OCN Fact Sheet: Short Term Letting

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• Participate in the Member Forum
• Attend Member-Only meetings
• Access resources via the Member Portal
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• Special offers from our partners
• Discounted event tickets
• A voice in framing legislation

Individual Membership is
just $77 per year!

• Participate in the Member Forum
• Attend Member-Only meetings
• Access resources via the Member Portal
• Receive monthly newsletters
• Special offers from our partners
• Discounted events and webinars
• A voice in framing legislation

Individual Membership is
just $66 per year!