The final wave of strata reforms has arrived under the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2026
Posted 10 November 2026
Category: Strata Reform
The long awaited Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2026 (Miscellaneous Act) has finally commenced, receiving assent on 23 October 2026 and marking the latest in what has been a series of unrelenting waves of strata reforms that have battered the sector since 2023.
This Act was originally introduced in November 2025 as the last stage of implementing recommendations made in the report on the statutory review of the strata and communities legislation in 2021, although further changes remain on the horizon!
What does the Act change?
The Act makes significant and sweeping changes to legislation relevant to the strata sector, affecting owners corporations, strata committees, lot owners, managing agents, building managers and more.
Notably, these changes impact:
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- Publication of information and compliance notices
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- Establishment of Strata Hub fund
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- Expansion and confirmation of Tribunal powers
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- Strata Management Statements, Building ManagementĀ Statements and building management committees
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Have all the changes under the Act come into effect?
No!
Similar to earlier reforms to the strata sector, the Miscellaneous Act is being implemented in stages:
Where I can I learn more about whatās changed?
We have prepared a number of resources for our Compliance Pack members to help grasp whatās happened to the sector, and what further changes can be expected in future:
Key takeaways
***The information contained in this article is general information only and not legal advice. The currency, accuracy and completeness of this article (and its contents) should be checked by obtaining independent legal advice before you take any action or otherwise rely upon its contents in any way.
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