The State Government is undertaking a five-year statutory review of WA’s strata law (the Strata Titles Act 1985) that includes two public consultations. The October 2024 phase one consultation is focussed on identifying issues, which will then be examined prior to a second consultation being held in the first half of 2025 to share potential strata law reforms for public comment.
Each consultation phase will be guided by a discussion paper and online feedback form. Anyone with interest in improving WA’s strata law is encouraged to provide feedback.
The review aims to expand the wide-ranging legislative improvements that started in 2020 to make strata clearer and fairer for WA strata owners, residents, and industry professionals. Three key themes will inform the review’s scope, guiding its research and consultation focus:
- Improving cost controls in strata titles schemes
- Enhance strata living
- Strata manager practice and standards
Landgate is administering the review and its consultation activity on behalf of the Minister for Lands, ahead of a final report being prepared for Parliament from mid-2025.
Phase one consultation – October 2024
The review’s phase one issues consultation was open between 1 to 31 October 2024.
The Phase One Discussion Paper covers important information about that consultation.
Over 12,000 Western Australians expressed their interest in the review by visiting this consultation page. 1,645 online responses were received from 578 consultation participants, with most feedback (87.37%) submitted by strata owners. Additionally, 27 in-depth interviews were held with key industry and government stakeholder organisations
Phase two consultation – quarter two, 2025
The review’s phase two consultation will share potential strata law reforms for public comment during quarter two of 2025 (timing to be confirmed).
A Phase Two Discussion Paper and online feedback form will be released to align with that consultation.
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