Lining up the (strata) Politicians

Now that the 2010 Federal Election dust has settled and we have a government, who’s got what jobs in government and which of them are relevant to strata stakeholders ?

Well, you can see all the Ministers, their portfolios and details here for the full list.  And, the following people are lined up on my radar for strata issues.

The Hon Jenny Macklin MP, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - because that portfolio covers the way strata provides homes for families and the community.

Senator the Hon Mark Arbib, Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness - because that portfolio covers the other end of strata.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Finance and Deregulation - because that portfolio covers money and there is some pressure to de-regulate the strata management sector.

The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport - because that portfolio covers an important related urban planning matter.

Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy , Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy - because that portfolio covers technologies that exist in strata and on which strata stakeholders rely on.

The Hon Tony Burke MP, Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities - because that portfolio covers so many things that relate to the built form.

The Hon Bill Shorten MP , Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation - because that portfolio covers insurance and regulation of money.

Now, I know that the detail of strata is largely regulated at state government level so you may think that federal politicians don’t count.  But, the big important issues and the overall direction each state will take is guided at the national level and we all want to see more uniform and cohesive approaches to strata in Australia.

So, if you have some strata concerns you know who to contact.

Francesco …