Let's Talk Strata

A podcast for anyone connected with a body corporate (or Strata title).

Tune in every fortnight to hear thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders and experts on topics - both practical and technical - that will spark your interest

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Season 1

Episode 5
​"The Strata industry now, and a vision for the future"

A visionary view on the Strata industry with James Nickless, Vice President of Strata Community Australia Qld (SCA)​

In the 5th episode of the Let’s Talk Strata Podcast, James Nickless discusses the present and future needs of the Strata industry, elaborating on: 

• the need for more defined carrier pathways into the Strata industry;
• expansion of Strata education to practitioners and all stakeholders;
• technology and other innovations;
• possible directions in the termination of the schemes;

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​James also discusses the role of Strata managers and how this key stakeholder is set to evolve in the future. He discusses ways that managers can improve their skills to become a value-driven service provider, stating:

“.. look outside the industry .. if I was a Strata manager, I’d be looking at who is the leadership pinup … who is the efficiency guru … find some heroes … Is Disney the best customer service company in the world? and if they are, how do we make our Strata company the Disney of Strata.”

James finally talks about the things Queensland can learn from other States in honing its impending  law reforms.

Jame Nickless profile

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Episode 4
​"A fervent discussion on navigating through the inherent challenges of Strata"

Practical insights into Strata relationships and disputes with Frank Higginson, Director and Partner at Hynes Legal

​ABOUT EPISODE four

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Episode 3
​"Strata, Law reforms and how they affect us all​​"

A technical and practical discussion with Professor Michael Weir, Faculty of Law - Bond University

​ABOUT EPISODE three

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Episode 2
​"Management rights - tips, tricks and challenges​"

An informative chat with the director of Mahoneys Lawyers, John Mahoney

​ABOUT EPISODE two

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Episode 1
​"The Body Corporate Commissioner's office 101"

A relaxed discussion with the Body Corporate Commissioner, Chris Irons

​ABOUT EPISODE ONE

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ABOUT Marc Mercier

​​Marc is a body corporate lawyer and author of the legal practitioner textbook Body Corporate Law in Qld: Practice and Procedure (released in April 2018 by the eminent legal publisher Wolters Kluwer CCH).  

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​The Let’s Talk Strata podcast is the first of its kind for QLD. It’s a platform that sees pinnacle industry professionals discuss matters within the areas of their expertise concerning all things Strata.

​Strata issues affect a significant number of Queenslanders and this podcast seeks to elevate those important issues to the communities’ attention. The podcast also strives to obtain the views of every important stakeholder in the Strata industry.

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