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There is a difference in voting between general meetings and committee meetings.
Motions at committee meeting are decided by a simple vote. The majority vote passes the motion.
At general meetings one can have a simple majority, a special resolution (more than 25% did not vote against) and unanimous resolution. For the first two cases, a poll vote ( votes in proportion to unit entitlements) can be called.
Works affecting common property ( unless repairs and maintenance) require a special resolution at a general meeting.
So from the facts you stated it’s unlikely thst the resolution was legally passed.
You can take this to NCAT and have the motion annulled. The owners will then need to withdraw their DA from council as the affixed common seal is now invalid.
An approach to the council by yourself will be fruitless as the council accepts documents in good faith.
The approval of the council is only supportive in thst the building works meet their planning requirements. The DA does not support that the application was lodged legally.