Council rates
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Council rate reductions
Media release
20-12 Modification of statutory requirements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Regulations have been made under section 747B of the Local Government Act 1993 to temporarily modify the application of the Act in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic. Initiative: Allow councils to delay first quarterly rates notice for 2020/21
Media release
Unprecedented new social and economic support package released
The Social and Economic Support Package we have announced today is unprecedented in the history our state in both size, and breadth. Initiative: Social and Economic Support Packages Initiative: Freeze payment of the Community Fire levy next financial year Initiative: Increase pool of available houses under Private Rental Assistance Scheme Initiative: No rental increases and...
Media release
Initial economic survival package to support Territory economy
The ACT Government has announced an economic survival package as the first phase in our plan to protect as many jobs as possible and support Canberra households and businesses. Initiative: Rebates of $150 on residential rates Initiative: Rebate for residential utilities
Conference paper
Funding urban Australia - the role and rate revenue of local government in New South Wales
This paper reviews the evolving role of local government and considers the present practice and framework for raising revenue through the rating of land.