Legislative Reform: Insights from an Expert
With major reforms to Victoria’s Owners Corporation sector now announced, the REIV Owners Corporation Conference comes at a critical time for industry professionals.
The Victorian Government has announced plans to ban insurance commissions paid to Owners Corporation managers, extend AGM notice periods from 14 to 21 days, and establish a dedicated Owners Corporation Taskforce within Consumer Affairs Victoria.
These proposed changes raise important questions about implementation, business operations and potential impacts on fees for property owners and renters. Hear from industry experts and legal professionals as they explore the implications of these reforms, the importance of industry consultation and what lies ahead for the sector.
Beyond legislative reform, the conference will provide practical guidance on navigating VCAT processes, avoiding common procedural issues and managing complex relationships, competing expectations and disputes within owners corporations.
Attendees will also gain insights into planning and funding major works, exploring available funding options and strategies for guiding committees and owners through significant financial decisions.
With significant changes on the horizon, this is an essential opportunity to understand the reforms, gain practical insights and prepare for the future of Owners Corporation management.
Hear directly from the regulators and experts shaping the OC sector
Get up to speed on VCAT processes, legislative reform and what’s ahead
Take away practical approaches you can put into practice immediately
Explore new ways to work effectively with committees, owners and residents
Stay informed, connected and ahead of the changes shaping your role
Ticket price includes barista coffee, lunch and networking drinks
Group Bookings
Bring your team with you and save! Purchase 5 or more tickets for a 20% discount. Please contact events@reiv.com.au for group bookings.
*While speakers are confirmed at the time of promotion, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate changes to the program. REIV reserves the right to substitute speakers where required.
- Date
Friday, 13 November 2026
- Time
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Opens at 10:30 AM
- Location
REIV HQ
617 Victoria Street, Abbotsford 3067
- Price
Member: $200 inc GST
Staff Subscriber: $220 inc GST
Non-Member: $280 inc GST
- Virtual Attendance
available for regional members who are unable to attend in person
- CPD Hours
4 CPD Hours
- Questions?
Email events@reiv.com.au
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Legislative Reform: Insights from an Expert
The Victorian Government undertook a comprehensive review of the Owners Corporation Act 2006 to strengthen governance, enhance transparency, and deliver fairer outcomes for communities in strata developments. The Review made 51 recommendations. The Government supported 17 in full, three in part and 26 in principle. Three recommendations are under consideration while two are not supported.
David McKenzie, one of the three panellists who conducted the review, will share his firsthand insights the panel’s approach, their recommendations and the expected next steps for government.
VCAT: Practical Insights for OC Managers
Working effectively with VCAT is an important part of an OC Manager’s role, but small procedural mistakes can create unnecessary delays and complications.
Hear directly from Member Johnson, Owners Corporation Practice Lead, and Member Reid, Owners Corporation Member Lead, both from VCAT’s Land and Environment Division, as they share practical insights into Tribunal processes, common procedural challenges and how OC Managers can prepare and manage matters more effectively.
This session will cover:
Practical tips for navigating the VCAT process
Updates on current Tribunal procedures and processes
Insights into common mistakes and procedural issues
Guidance on preparing and managing matters more effectively
Strategies to help reduce delays and achieve better outcomes
Gain firsthand insights from VCAT members and strengthen your approach to managing Owners Corporation matters before the Tribunal.
Managing Close-Density Living: People, Relationships & Resilience
Close-density living brings people, personalities and expectations together in ways that can make the role of an OC Manager as much about managing relationships as it is managing the building.
This panel brings together experts to explore the people side of owners corporation management, and how different perspectives can help managers approach difficult situations more effectively.
The discussion will look at managing competing expectations, having difficult conversations, navigating conflict and knowing when a matter requires a different approach. Panellists will share practical insights from their respective fields, including what can help de-escalate situations, maintain professional boundaries and keep relationships constructive.
With perspectives from the front line of OC management, the legal profession and mediation, this session will provide managers with practical approaches for managing people, conversations and conflict in close-density communities.
Sponsor Session: Firstrata
Major works can represent some of the most significant financial decisions an Owners Corporation will make. For OC Managers, understanding the funding options available and being able to clearly guide committees and owners through those options is an important part of the process.
This session will explore the key considerations when planning and funding major works, from developing a realistic project budget through to understanding maintenance funds, special levies, strata finance and mixed funding models.
Hear practical insights directly from the experts, on how to guide funding discussions, communicate options clearly to owners, manage the administrative process and work effectively with finance providers.
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