Our Advocacy Agenda in Queensland

 

SCAQ has worked consistently to modernise Queensland’s strata framework so it reflects a contemporary, fast-evolving sector. Our current advocacy priorities include:

 

Promoting and protecting professional standards through SCAQ membership

In the absence of formal regulation of strata managers in Queensland, SCAQ plays a critical role in promoting professionalism, accountability, and consumer confidence across the strata sector.

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SCAQ advocates for the recognition and support of its members who choose to operate above minimum industry expectations. Our members commit to higher standards through education, accreditation, ethical obligations, and ongoing professional development. In an unregulated environment, this distinction matters.

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SCAQ’s role is to actively promote and protect those members who invest in professionalism and who voluntarily submit to stronger standards than the market currently requires. This includes advocating for greater awareness of the value of working with SCAQ members, reinforcing the importance of ethical practice, and ensuring policy makers understand the difference between regulated professionalism and unregulated participation in the sector.

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By strengthening SCAQ membership, we strengthen the integrity of the profession. Until formal regulation is introduced, membership of SCAQ remains the clearest signal of professional commitment, capability, and accountability within the strata sector.

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This advocacy priority reflects SCAQ’s responsibility to support members who go above and beyond, to protect consumers by lifting expectations, and to position the sector for future regulatory reform grounded in proven professional standards.

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Fixing the North Queensland insurance crisis

Advocating for a long-term solution to the North Queensland insurance crisis through targeted government financial support and innovative reform. Strata communities need certainty, affordability, and stability, not short-term or piecemeal responses.

 

Enabling stronger self-regulation within strata communities

Reducing unnecessary restrictions on by-laws and improving enforcement mechanisms so bodies corporate can better manage local issues such as pets, smoking, towing, and short-term letting in ways that are fair, enforceable, and fit-for-purpose.

 

Protecting consumers from building defects

Strengthening consumer protection by expanding the Statutory Warranty Scheme to include high-rise buildings, alongside greater transparency in the building and construction sector and stronger documentation requirements at development approval stage.

 

Addressing bullying and harassment in strata

Improving protections for strata professionals and volunteer committee members against bullying and harassment. SCAQ research shows poor behaviour is common, yet legislative protections remain limited. Reform is essential to support wellbeing, retention, and safe participation across strata communities.

 

Professional regulation and education standards

Advocating for government-set requirements for education, accreditation, and professional standards for body corporate managers. While SCAQ has invested heavily in education pathways, formal licensing or regulation is critical to lift consistency, capability, and consumer trust across the sector.