We approved the special variation applications from Central Coast, Hunter’s Hill, Kyogle and Snowy Valleys Councils, and Cumberland City Council’s minimum rate increase application. We assessed each application against the Office of Local Government (OLG) criteria in its guidelines for special variations and minimum rate increases.
We appreciate all the submissions we received from stakeholders on the councils’ applications. We considered these submissions alongside the OLG criteria when we made our decisions.
Best Regards,
IPART Local Government Team
Four councils across NSW have applied to IPART for a special variation to increase their income from rates above the rate peg.
Large increases were sought by Central Coast Council, Hunter’s Hill Council and Snowy Valleys Council.
IPART has set the rate peg for 2022-23 at 0.7% for councils with zero and below population growth. The rate peg is the maximum percentage amount by which a council can increase its income from rates.
Community members can make submissions on the proposed rate increases until 7 March.
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To participate you need to contact one of the businesses accredited under the scheme.
The ESS also assists consumers to achieve energy savings by incentivising retailers to sell energy efficient appliances. The types of appliances include televisions, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and fridges.
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IPART reached its decisions by assessing each application against the OLG’s criteria in the special variation and minimum rates guidelines.
IPART appreciates the large number of submissions it received from stakeholders. These were carefully considered in addition to the OLG criteria in making its decision.
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