We recently hosted our second Strata Masterclass in Brisbane, bringing together clients for another focused and practical session. Joined by Mario Esera from HWL Ebsworth, Chris Nezmah from StarBMS and Peter Todd from SSKB, the session revisited the same topic from our first Masterclass — how to become a more proactive committee.
The event was close to a full house, with strong attendance from local committee members eager to deepen their understanding of effective strata management. What set this session apart was the open discussion it encouraged. Attendees shared real experiences from their own schemes, raising valuable questions and contributing to a collaborative, solutions-focused conversation.
The conversation on the night covered key areas that often catch committees off guard — and how to stay ahead of them. Topics included:
The importance of Risk Assessment Reports and how to action them
Incident Reports: what should be documented and when
Understanding committee spending limits and setting pre-approved approvals to streamline decisions
Improving internal communication within committees to avoid delays
What proactive committees can do now to improve the long-term value and function of their schemes
Clarifying the caretaker’s role and responsibilities
Who’s responsible when it comes to building damage liability
The statutory obligations and personal liability of committee members
The experts shared case examples, legislative updates and practical tips committees could start applying straight away.
Once again, the opportunity for clients to hear directly from industry professionals proved to be one of the session’s biggest strengths. The combined expertise of our panel offered clear, actionable advice that helped demystify committee responsibilities and highlight practical steps for improving strata communities. A strong follow-up to our first Masterclass, this event reinforced the value of creating space for tailored, face-to-face education for our clients.
In the spirit of reconciliation SSKB acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
