In Queensland, at least, the law has been superseded by technology. The property manager won’t allow you a copy of the owner’s roll unless you first pay a fee for service. The legislation vaguely says a fee but not how much. But that’s all fine if someone was required to stand by a photocopier on your behalf but those days are essentially over and today you typically want and get a digital record in pdf form which can be produced in a few clicks. So flick them a few bucks for a copy to be sent, and they must do so, regardless of how defensive the manager or the committee may be in trying to deflect you from getting such – usually as they feel threatened you will use it to contact other owners about their theatrics or general silliness. But persist regardless as they are your records and you do have right to them. If you do attend the manager’s office I suppose taking pictures of any records hardcopy or screen will keep them guessing as to what your interest is and which might help keep the surprise in your court.