Based on research by Dr Nicole Johnston, “At the Crossroads: Addressing Pervasive Conflicts of Interest in Strata Management” (Strata Knowledge Pty Ltd, October 2025) The Problem: Hidden Commissions and Kickbacks If you own an apartment in Queensland, your body corporate manager plays a huge role in looking after your building and your money. But did you know that many managers get paid extra—commissions and kickbacks—from insurance companies and suppliers? This means they mi

What Is a PCBU? Under section 5 of the WHS Act, a PCBU is defined as a person who conducts a business or undertaking, whether alone or...

[Extracted from the James Cook University “Tropical Cyclone Alfred: early Insights and implications for future policy and practice” Dr...

In Queensland, body corporates are responsible for managing shared property in community titles schemes. Committee members, often...

If you're part of a body corporate committee in Queensland, it's crucial to understand the procedural steps for making decisions. Whether...

If you're living in Queensland and part of a community titles scheme, it's essential to understand the legal framework that governs body...

Gresham Gardens Case: Visitors vs. Part-Time Occupiers Explained In 2006, an Adjudicator's decision involving Gresham Gardens, a...

1. What is the AEMO? The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of...

There's waterproofing, and then there's waterproofing properly. A lick of liquid paint on membrane is often a bit of an 'empty promise'...

Body Corporate volunteer committee members appointed to deal with the Caretaking Service Contractors - be mindful that your behaviour and...

The Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Bill 2023 was passed on 14 November 2023 (effective date to be...

Owners work hard for their money, so when they pay their body corporate levies, they expect that it will be spent in a responsible...

In Queensland, it is very common for your apartment to be on a separate legal title, registered in the owner's name, and for the car...

The purpose of registering common property lifts and escalators is to impose a legal duty to ensure plant is inspected by a Competent...

The purpose of ensuring your air-conditioning installation contractor has a QBCC Mechanical Services licence is to ensure the contractor...

Watch this video for new Gold Coast apartment owners. Key learnings: Owning and living in an apartment is very different to owning and...

Special timeframes for Gold Coast apartment owners to submit ideas & motions for their next Body Corporate AGM before their Body...

We discuss the 2021 academic legal article by Neil Hope & Dane Weber of Body Corporate Law Queensland (BCLQ) published in The Queensland...

Sharing great questions from our committee members and owners helps people better understand their Body Corporate. Chairperson question:...

Publisher, Body Corporate Matters, is now accepting orders for your printed copy of the Body Corporate Law Handbook (Qld) (co-authored by...

Apartment owners tell us they want their common property cleaned and maintained to a high standard. For apartment buildings and estates...

Body corporate committee members are owners who volunteer their time for the betterment of the building. They say 'no one does their best...

Insurance premiums for mandatory building and public risk insurance are often some of the most expensive costs for a Body Corporate every...