Strata titles management
512. Hon Neil Thomsonto theparliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Lands:
I refer to the review of the operation and effectiveness of WA's strata law "as early as possible after 1 May 2025" and note the concerns of many apartment owners.
(1) Has the review been completed and, if not, when is it expected to be finalised?
(2) Will or has the review considered concerns of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over the concentration of market power of strata management companies in Australia, which is leading to, in some cases, excessive fees being charged?
(3) Does the state comprehensively monitor strata management fees in WA?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) What other measures are taken to monitor the state of the market for strata management in WA?
Hon Dr Katrina Stratton replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
The answer has been provided to me by the Minister for Planning and Lands.
(1)–(5) The state government is currently undertaking a statutory review of the Strata Titles Act 1985. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the relevant federal body to consider these matters, and the state government will consider any recommendations as part of the statutory review.
