[Matthew]

I don’t know why either but the ATO website clearly states that a Body Corporate must be GST-registered if the turnover is above $75,000 (thankfully, we aren’t).

[Matthew]

Thanks Missy,

We have definitely de-registered now so we know that its no longer an issue.

The issue is the guy who made the mistake is the only one who is complaining about the very slight rise in levies due to his error being fixed. He is suggesting the Manager violated the laws by raising the levies without the vote at a general meeting. Normally, we’d agree, but as this was to fix his error…I don’t know, it seems he is just causing trouble or trying to deflect attention away from his own mistake.

[Matthew]

@JimmyT said:
Matthew

You refer to the “State Administrative Tribunal” and “Council of Owners”.  Where in Australia are you living?

Sorry, forgot to add I live in WA.

 

[Matthew]

I should also add for clarity that we did change bank accounts over a year ago and just recently closed the old bank account. The reason it is a concern now is because the Developer is taking us to the State Administrative Tribunal in order to have the old bank account reinstated, saying that we defied the original RWD.

I’m hoping the Member dismisses the issue because it is trivial, as you said.13

[Matthew]

Thanks kiwipaul, that would be my understanding too.

 

There is definitely nothing in the WA Act about needing a RWD to open a bank account and we have no by-laws regarding a bank account either.

 

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