James Cook University (JCU) has been engaged by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) to design an engineering inspection scheme for strata-title properties in North Queensland. An inspection scheme was a key recommendation of an independent study by JCU, released in October last year, which recommended strata-title properties in North Queensland undergo regular engineering inspections to ensure they are resistant to future extreme weather events, and to improve understanding of how the buildings might perform during these events. ICA CEO Rob Whelan said: “Designing an inspection scheme is a logical next step toward helping strata owners and strata managers address vulnerabilities that may exist with their buildings and reduce preventable damage. My comment: The ICA and their members are not assessing risk properly. Yes, this suggestion may helps BUT even undertaking it seems to be an admission to negligence in the past. Where there is negligence, there should be compensation.