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Back when I thought the rule of law had a significant role in my Strata block I recall understanding that no expenditure could be approved involving considerations outside the block (which include things which common sense would suggest effect all owners).
In extremis for example if 8/10 unit holders felt strongly about the general need for a change in government and wished to approve expenditure of most of the retained funds as a donation it could not be sanctioned. For the Strata Mgr. to make one 45c call (plus $30.00 charges) to the local council about nearby potholes is essentially the same in principal. If three of those ten owners could find the wherewithal to contact the council at their own expense it would likely be more effective.
The 8/10 wanting a change in govt. may passionately believe that some issue such as going to war with Japan over whaling is more important than potholes and will allow them to sleep easier than stopping the rattling trucks hitting the holes. The more likely contentious areas are somewhere in between i.e. hiring a solicitor at significant expense to threaten legal action against a neighbouring business which generates noise/smells affecting a percentage of Owners.