Koffels is a leader in advising and representing Strata Managers, Building Mangers and Body Corporate. We provide a full range of legal services including Boundary and Title Law, the drafting of complex By-Laws and Scheme Management documents. Our in-depth understanding of the multitude of interests and interactions in these communities result in prime legal services to clients.
Most importantly we provide assistance with the proper functioning and management of strata and community titles schemes. In particular, we can advise you on the recent reforms to Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 as to how they affect your rights and responsibilities as owners corporation, individual lot owners and occupiers within the Scheme.
As the NRL moves to block the R360 competition with ten-year bans, the legal contest over restraint of trade and competition law highlights a global trend — the growing commercialisation of sport and the struggle for control over players, profits, and power.
The National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse faces a 2028 sunset with rising application backlogs. Survivors confront delays, trauma, and complex processes, prompting calls from legal advocates for a five-year extension to ensure justice.
From December 2025, Australia mandates social media age restrictions to protect children from online harms like exploitation, amid rising reports and challenges in enforcement, privacy, and AI-generated abuse content. A crucial step with complex implications.
Nearly a decade after the Royal Commission exposed systemic abuse across Australia’s institutions, survivors continue to face formidable legal barriers. The High Court’s decision in Bird v DP (2024) has reignited debate over institutional accountability, prompting the ACT to lead a new wave of reform.