Nicole Wilde

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 might make...

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...