Strata Committees and Body Corporates in Australia: What You Need To KnowLiving in an apartment building means sharing hallways, gardens, and other spaces with your neighbours. Bodies corporate - and strata committees - must operate under the rules and regulations set down by state and territory governments. Compliance with by-laws and legislation: Decisions must comply with the strata scheme's by-laws and relevant state or territory strata legislation. See also: Pros, cons, risks, and considerations when buying a strata propertyWho makes up a strata committee? Bearing in mind that those on strata committees are volunteers, the owners corporation may choose to appoint a professional strata manager.