Tribunal backs IKEA shelf on Canberra balcony despite building rules

An ACT tribunal rejected a request to remove an IKEA shelf from a Highgate apartment balcony. It found that owners corporation rules allow unfettered discretion, creating an "inherently oppressive environment."

Why it mattersThe decision protects apartment owners from arbitrary rules. It sets a precedent that committee powers must be clear, certain, and based on stated standards.