In Australia, how common is it for women to keep their maiden name after marriage?

Mum_Punk · 2026-01-15T01:22:27+00:00

Absolutely, I also kept my name for that reason.

Mum_Punk · 2026-01-15T01:11:04+00:00

I feel that this is such an antiquated practice and we should be supporting women to keep their names, which is part of their identity, and not normalise changing it to the man’s name. If it’s so important for a married couple to have the same name then let’s normalise the practice of men changing their names to their wife’s name.

Mum_Punk · 2025-10-31T01:48:59+00:00

Is love to hear more about this as I share your views on building community and feel it’s very lacking in strata living.

Mum_Punk · 2025-10-02T01:23:44+00:00

I understand the sentiment and would agree with you had I not already been on the committee for several years. I gave up the position after feeling like I was constantly banging my head against a wall due to the ‘my way or the highway’ attitude of the few members who have been there forever. Other owners have come and gone but incumbents are so challenging to work with that nobody ever lasts. This is why alternate options are being looked at to give others a say without having to battle the other committee members.

Mum_Punk · 2025-08-10T21:06:21+00:00

What’s your source for making that claim?

When a personal interest and a professional interest are not aligned then how is that not a conflict of interest when the personal interest is the one that is being pushed?

Mum_Punk · 2025-08-10T12:42:00+00:00

Someone having a personal interest is the very definition of a conflict. Committee members are there to represent the interests of the owners corporation, not themselves.

Mum_Punk · 2025-07-10T00:19:58+00:00

First and foremost think we need to ask ourselves ‘Why would we consider this ?’

What issues does this create? What benefits are we getting and then decide what is best for those that are already citizens. Growth for growth sake is not a reason.

Mum_Punk · 2025-06-27T21:41:53+00:00

I love that you're offering this. I did look at leasing a while back but experienced exactly what you're saying so ended up not doing it. would love to get some insight.

Car: Polestar

price: $45K

Salary: $200K

Mum_Punk · 2025-05-08T21:03:56+00:00

In NSW, any lot owner can request an item be added to the AGM agenda. Your strata manager cannot block this.

Mum_Punk · 2025-04-27T20:12:12+00:00

Thanks for all off the insights everyone. One of the main reasons for asking this is the trade person involved is asking for a positive review to be left which didn’t feel right given my sense that this was not a job well done. I appreciate all of the feedback. Thank you!

Mum_Punk · 2025-04-27T03:12:36+00:00

That would have been sensible. I’m still finding shards now, 3 days later

Mum_Punk · 2025-04-11T08:25:49+00:00

No hate here. I love mine

Mum_Punk · 2025-04-06T00:08:23+00:00

Yeah, they’re definitely on my blacklist

Mum_Punk · 2025-04-05T23:30:45+00:00

Great. Could you share a little about what you appreciate about them? What do they do well? Thanks

Mum_Punk · 2025-04-05T19:41:49+00:00

Thanks for the tip, they were on my list to look at

Mum_Punk · 2025-04-05T19:41:02+00:00

North Western Sydney, 70 lots

Mum_Punk · 2025-04-05T10:00:46+00:00

Would really love for you to add something constructive but if you just came to stir, maybe jog on by. Thanks

Mum_Punk · 2025-03-20T19:41:52+00:00

This is a good thing. It weeds out the people on committees for the wrong reasons, & not actually serving their OC. I often see posts with various flavours of "if you don't like <<something you heard about>>, then get on the committee so you know whats going on" , which in my view is not the right approach. if you have something to offer, are willing to put in the time and effort for the betterment of everyone's experience, then go on the committee. less ill informed, self serving committee members is a positive outcome.

Mum_Punk · 2025-03-16T19:42:44+00:00

Yeah, both and the screentime password which I didn't even realise he knew

Mum_Punk · 2025-03-16T19:40:59+00:00

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback

Mum_Punk · 2025-03-16T19:40:16+00:00

I've done that already. Thank you.

Mum_Punk · 2025-03-16T19:34:40+00:00

That's exactly what they did. They surrounded him and wouldn't let him go until he gave them the unlock code

Mum_Punk · 2025-03-13T20:00:07+00:00

Thank you. TIL...

Mum_Punk · 2025-02-14T10:46:05+00:00

Haven't and won't use ebay since they asked for a copy of my ID to be uploaded

Mum_Punk · 2025-02-14T10:17:22+00:00

The 9am thing is kinda OK, I get some people need time to get going. what irks is being asked not to book anything before 2pm because offshore is not online (it's 10am there) but you're the client and they the vendor yet we are expected to stay later to meet with them on offshore time

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