All about ACCAL

The Australian College of Community Association Lawyers is a non-profit group established in 2006 to bring together lawyers specialising in strata & community title law in Australia.

Today is has over 70 members from around the country and participates in the national debate on important strata issues.

According to ACCAL, the principal objects of the College are to –

• Establish and administer to the highest standards a system of specialist accreditation for lawyers skilled in the Discipline
• Promote the highest standards of professional practice
• Facilitate research and dissemination of research materials on all aspects of the Discipline
• Foster a collegiate relationship among accredited specialists and other members
• Promote public awareness and knowledge of the Discipline
• Work in a non-political way to improve laws relevant to the Discipline.

The College has a public interest focus and over time it is expected to build a substantial body of knowledge and skills in this important and expanding area of the law.

ACCAL also provides the following benefits to members and the public -

• Recognition of specialist strata lawyers by it’s Fellowships
• Submissions to Government on law reform matters
• Policy initiatives on strata matters
• Best practice contract and other documents
• Legal case directories
• An annual conference
• Member bulletins 

It’s another great organisation that’s working to improve things in strata.

So, if you’re a lawyer working in strata join ACCAL.  And, if you’re a strata stakeholder looking for a specialist lawyer, contact ACCAL.

Francesco  …