New practice directions for dispute resolution service
In early April I will issue 11 new practice directions for internal dispute resolution and the dispute resolution service.
The new practice directions will join the 22 practice directions issued in 2009. Practice directions may be made by the commissioner pursuant to section 233 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997.
The 11 new practice directions cover a range of issues including internal dispute resolution, debt disputes, the process for seeking authority for alternative insurance arrangements, complex disputes and standing of parties. Once issued, the practice directions will be available on the Justice Department’s website at www.justice.qld.gov.au/bccm.
Information seminars – I am pleased to announce details of the BCCM Office’s 2012 body corporate information seminars. The seminar program will be conducted around Queensland in late April and early May 2012.
As well as providing general information about bodies corporate and how to avoid and resolve disputes, the free seminars will also give an overview of the Body Corporate and Community Management (Specified Two-lot Schemes Module) Regulation 2011 (the two-lot module) that commenced on 28 February 2012, and the 11 new practice directions mentioned above. Current and prospective owners, occupiers, committee members, and anyone else involved in community titles schemes, are invited to attend.
Details of the seminars are as follows:
Sunshine Coast
Date Monday 23 April
Time 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue Maroochy Surf Club, 36 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore
Gold Coast
Date Friday 27 April
Time 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue Currumbin RSL, Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin
Cairns
Date Monday 30 April
Time 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue Holiday Inn, Cnr The Esplanade & Florence Street
Townsville
Date Tuesday 1 May
Time 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue Jupiter’s Townsville Hotel, Sir Leslie Theiss Drive
Brisbane southside
Date Thursday 3 May
Time 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue Carina Leagues Club, 1390 Creek Road, Carina
Brisbane northside
Date Friday 4 May
Time 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue Kedron Wavell Services Club, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside
Please email the Commissioner’s Office on [email protected] or call 07 3227 7899 to register your interest in attending one of these seminars, or for more information.
Of course you don’t need to wait for a seminar to get more information on body corporate issues. Our website has a wide range of publications and online training modules. And our knowledgeable Information Service staff can respond to individual queries about the body corporate legislation on free call 1800 060 119 or in writing.
Robert Walker
BCCM
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