Dear DaveB
Agreed, flyscreens are not child safety restraints. However, studies have shown that there are an increasing number of child-related injuries and deaths from window falls. Please see report below –
https://kidshealth.chw.edu.au/sites/kidshealth.chw.edu.au/files/attachments/758/outcomes_report.pdf
If the flyscreens are the original flyscreens installed at the time the scheme was registered, and remains to be the Owners Corporation's responsibility, the Owners Corporation should be aware of the risks and possible liability for failing to ensure the safety of owners and occupants in their building. The report above also discusses the impact on emergency escapes- “Escape through windows of higher buildings such as multi-level apartment buildings is less likely therefore fire safety issues in latching or guarding windows in these types of buildings is not as significant.”
Kind regards
Simone Balsara