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Census 2026

Census Night 2026: What It Means If You Live in a Body Corporate

Census night falls on Tuesday 11 August 2026, and if you live in an apartment, townhouse or unit complex, there are a few things worth knowing about how it will work for you.
Project Manager

When to Bring in Expert Advice: A Guide for Body Corporate Committees

Recognising when a decision calls for expert advice is part of making sound, well-informed decisions on behalf of the community.
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Body Corporate Conflict of Interest: What Committees Must Do After Disclosure

When a conflict of interest occurs, the committee member is required to disclose the interest before any vote is taken. But disclosure is only the first step. Once a conflict has been declared, the committee must also manage it correctly.
Abandoned vehicles

Abandoned Vehicles in a Body Corporate: What Can You Do?

The difficulty is that abandoned vehicles in a body corporate do not fit neatly into a single area of legislation. Depending on the circumstances, a matter may involve parking by-laws, transport laws, local government regulations, or even police involvement.
Body corporate committees

Who Can Sit on a Body Corporate Committee?

A body corporate committee is usually made up of lot owners who have been elected by owners at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The committee acts on behalf of the body corporate and makes decisions about the day-to-day management of the scheme.
Body Corporate Meeting

Body Corporate Quorums for AGMs

A quorum is the minimum level of attendance needed to ensure that decisions are made with enough owner representation behind them. It exists to protect fairness, accountability, and the integrity of the decision-making process within a scheme.