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I am in the ACT rather than NSW but I think some similar principles would apply even if the details vary. Giving over part of the common property to the exclusive use of particular lot(s) generally has a high threshold. In the ACT it is an unopposed resolution of a general meeting (except for ‘minor uses’). In NSW, I think a special resolution is required, which means that fewer than one quarter of the vote can be opposed if the resolution is to pass. So, with two in favour and 4 opposed you don’t get a majority in favour, let alone less than a quarter opposed.
The two owners could put their proposal to a general meeting. If it fails they could appeal that at the Tribunal making an argument that it was unreasonable for the motion to have failed. I don’t think the NSW Tribunal, if it acts like the ACT tribunal, would want to decide one way or the other until the proposal has be put to a general meeting for the owners to decide. If the motion passes, then the Tribunal was unnecessary. If the motion fails the Tribunal would at least know what level of support there had been among the owners.
I would expect that 4 of 6 opposed would not be a good start for their case. They would be better off if a majority had supported it and it had come very close to passing. Also, they would have a better case if they could show that nobody but the two units derived much benefit from the particular bits of common property – IE that the effect on the use and enjoyment of the common property by other residents would be negligible.
However, from the sound of it, you have good reasons to want to keep the area as common property for the general enjoyment of all residents. It is a fundamental principle in strata properties that all should have equal opportunity to use and enjoy the common property. So, I doubt the two have much of a case.
I think it is irrelevant whether the OC has necessary maintenance expenses. The OC can raise funds by other means.