6TH GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCED: ANDREW SUTTIE – AIRLIE BEACH NEXT WEEK!

Strata legislation doesn’t stand still and neither do the responsibilities that come with it.

With the Airlie Beach seminar taking place next week, we’re pleased to introduce our sixth guest speaker for the upcoming Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series — Andrew Suttie, Director at Stratify Legal, who will be joining the panel to explore major strata maintenance projects and how changing legal frameworks are shaping the way they are planned and delivered.

What’s Changing—And Why It Matters

For many committees and owners, major works are already complex. Add evolving legislation, compliance requirements and shifting expectations, and the challenge becomes even greater.

What worked five years ago may no longer be sufficient today.

Changes in legislation and interpretation can impact:

• How decisions are made and recorded.
• How risks are managed.
• How contracts are structured.
• How committees meet their obligations.

Understanding these shifts is critical to avoiding costly mistakes and ensuring decisions stand up to scrutiny.

Preparing For Decisions Before They’re Tested

One of the biggest risks in major works isn’t always the project itself, it’s whether the decisions behind it are legally sound.

Andrew brings a strategic legal perspective to the panel, focusing on how strata communities can prepare for major projects before issues arise.

At the seminar, Andrew will share insights into:

• Who is responsible for ensuring decisions meet legal and governance requirements.
• What committees should consider before approving major works.
• When legal advice should be sought to avoid future disputes.
• Why documentation and process are critical in complex decisions.
• How to prepare for changing legislative expectations.

This forward-looking approach helps committees not only manage projects but protect themselves in the process.

Looking Beyond the Project

Major strata maintenance projects don’t exist in isolation. They sit within a broader legal and regulatory framework that continues to evolve.

Understanding this context helps committees:

• Make more confident decisions.
• Reduce exposure to disputes.
• Ensure compliance with current and future requirements.
• Take a more structured, proactive approach to governance.

For many, the challenge isn’t just managing the project—it’s knowing whether they are doing it the right way.

About Andrew Suttie

Andrew Suttie is a highly regarded strata lawyer who practises exclusively in strata law.

He is a Fellow of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers and a Fellow of Strata Community Association (QLD) and was awarded the SCA (QLD) President’s Award in 2019 for his leadership within the industry.

With two decades of experience, Andrew advises on a wide range of strata matters, providing practical, strategic solutions to complex issues. He is a long-standing contributor to the strata community, having served as a Director of SCA (QLD) and chaired both state and national legislation and policy committees.

Andrew is also a regular presenter and industry advocate, known for his pragmatic, clear and jovial solutions-focused approach.

Join Andrew at the Seminar Series

Andrew Suttie will be speaking at both the Airlie Beach and Sunshine Coast seminars, sharing practical insights into how bodies corporate can prepare for major works in an evolving legal environment.

With the Airlie Beach seminar taking place next Thursday, 7th May, this is a timely opportunity to gain clarity on what’s changing and how it may impact your scheme.

If your scheme is planning major works—or wants to ensure it is prepared for what’s ahead—this is an opportunity to reduce risk and make more informed decisions.

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Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series

Maintenance & Major Projects: The Who, What, When, Why and How

Delivered in partnership with Archers the Strata Professionals, this seminar series is designed to educate, engage and connect strata communities across Queensland.

Through expert panel discussions, real-world case studies and practical insights, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to plan, fund and deliver major works in strata schemes.

Canapés and beverages will be served, with great prizes to be won on the evening.

We look forward to welcoming you to the seminar series this May and June.

Article Contributed by Smart Strata.