The NSW Government is continuing to modernise strata legislation to make building management more transparent and accountable. While several reforms have already been introduced this year, another round of changes will come into effect on 27 October 2025.
These updates are intended to simplify processes for owners and committees alike, but understanding the changes is key to making them work.
Earlier in 2025, NSW introduced new measures to strengthen governance across strata schemes. These included:
The upcoming October reforms build on these principles, adding further requirements for meetings, record-keeping, and financial transparency.
Committees will need to give owners more information ahead of meetings. This includes detailed agendas and access to supporting documents, which may be provided electronically. The goal is to help owners make informed decisions and improve participation.
Committees should review how they distribute meeting notices and ensure owners can easily access all attachments. If your scheme uses digital platforms, ensure all owners can access complete and clear documents, not only those on the committee.
Committees must now maintain digital copies of essential records, including financial statements, correspondence, and resolutions. The law also introduces stricter penalties for missing or incomplete records.
To prepare, committees should:
Small administrative improvements made now can prevent extra work and costly fines in the future.
Committees can now use approved electronic platforms for voting and official notices, but they must follow set standards for security, access, and record integrity.
This change allows greater flexibility, especially for large schemes or those with remote owners. However, committees should ensure everyone is comfortable with digital participation and that records of votes are kept accurately.
From October, owners will have a clearer right to view detailed financial information, including levy breakdowns, expenditure, and balances. Committees will need to present this information in a more transparent and accessible way.
The simplest way to prepare is to review how financial information is shared now. Make sure reports are consistent, up to date, and easy to understand. Transparency reduces misunderstandings and builds trust between the committee and owners.
NSW Fair Trading will have broader powers to enforce compliance, with higher fines for breaches such as failing to maintain accurate records or provide information.
This reinforces the importance of good administration and proactive management. Regular internal reviews and clear documentation will help committees avoid penalties and maintain credibility.
These updates strengthen rules while setting a more transparent, professional standard for strata management across NSW. For committees, this means more structure, more accountability, and greater expectations for clear communication.
Rather than seeing these reforms as extra work, committees can treat them as an opportunity to streamline processes. Setting up better record systems, clearer reporting, and stronger communication practices now will make future compliance much easier.
At Progressive Strata, we’re already helping Sydney committees prepare for these reforms by reviewing documentation, updating digital systems, and ensuring all processes align with the new standards.
The 27 October 2025 strata law changes are another step toward more transparent strata management in NSW. Now is the time to review your records, refine your communication processes, and make sure your committee understands what these updates mean for you.
For more information, visit the NSW Government’s guide to strata law changes.
If your committee needs support in adapting to these reforms or wants to ensure full compliance, contact Progressive Strata for guidance.