The beginning of a new year is a natural time for body corporate committees and lot owners to review how decisions are made and consider whether current processes still meet the needs of the scheme.

Under Queensland’s Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, bodies corporate are permitted to use electronic voting for general meetings, providing flexibility for owners who may be unable to attend in person. With many owners travelling, working remotely or living interstate, relying solely on physical attendance or paper voting can limit participation.

Electronic voting allows lot owners to cast their vote online, securely and within the required timeframes. This helps increase owner engagement and ensures important motions are decided with broader input from the community.

For committees and body corporate managers, electronic voting can also reduce administrative burden. Online voting systems can streamline meeting preparation, simplify vote counting and provide clear records of decisions made, supporting transparency and compliance.

Security is a key consideration for any body corporate scheme. Reputable electronic voting platforms use encryption and verification measures such as two-factor authentication to help ensure only eligible voters participate and votes are recorded accurately. In many cases, this provides greater certainty than traditional proxy forms and manual counting.

As Queensland strata schemes look ahead to 2026, embracing technology such as electronic voting can support more inclusive decision-making, improve efficiency and help bodies corporate operate in line with modern expectations.

The new year presents an ideal opportunity to consider whether electronic voting could benefit your scheme and make participation easier for every lot owner. It’s time to Vote Now.