COVID-19 Queensland Updates
In Queensland, the Movement and Gathering Direction No. 7 as well as the Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No.12) are the most current Directions issued.
SCA (Qld) Resources
Best Practice Guide – COVID 19 Committee Meetings and Amenities
As of 2 October 2020 the Queensland Government has clarified the quorum requirements for bodies corporate General Meetings and that Committees are empowered to close common property.
Levy FAQs - what are they and can I change them?
This two-page document provides an overview of levies, explains whether bodies corporate can change them, and the options available to owners and committees in the event of non-payment. You can also video our FAQ video regarding body corporate levies.
Federal Government Stimulus Measures - Guide for Strata Managers
Kelly+Partners Chartered Accountants have partnered with SCA to provide this guide on the Federal Government’s stimulus measures in response to the economic impact from Coronavirus and to assist strata managers to understand the stimulus measures that may be available to strata corporation clients. Only send to clients that meet the strict criteria identified within the document.
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Levy Options
In this video, SCA (Qld) President James Nickless, runs through some Frequently Asked Questions about levies, what they are, why do you pay them, how they can be changed, and what options bodies corporate have to borrow funds.
Other resources
World Health Organisation - Information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019.
Australian Government - Department of Health- resource page includes what you should know about the virus, situation updates, travel restrictions and resources and fact sheets for travellers, businesses, and others.
Australian Government - Department of Health - Information for Employers; and: Queensland Health
Coronavirus health resources - a collection of resources for the general public and industry
Environmental cleaning and disinfection principles for COVID-19 - Information regarding routine environmental cleaning and good practice