Terms can be confusing.
This Queensland Government 'Home Ownership Fact Sheet' will help.

 

For disputes ...

 

NSW

Fair Trading NSW

 

Useful information:

• Fair Trading's 'Resolving disputes and mediation' page
• Information on the Owners Corporation Network website

 

QLD

 

Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM)

The BCCM provides a range of information and services to those who live, invest or work in community titles schemes in Queensland. It provides information to the community about body corporate legislation. It can help you to understand your rights and obligations under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCM Act).

 

Useful information:

• Lots more here, including forms
• About settling body corporate disputes

 

VIC

 

Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria

Can provide a free and confidential dispute resolution service, including advice and conflict coaching to help you resolve your dispute, if all other means have failed.

More here

Useful information:

• Information on rights and responsibilities on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website

 

WA

Strata Titles disputes page on the Western Australian Government's Landgate site