A message from the Shire President
Council is proposing a 4.75% increase to rates for the 2023-24 financial year. We are very aware of the cost-of-living pressures on ratepayers and members of our community, however cost increases are also putting pressure on the Shire’s finances. The cost of providing services, facilities and maintaining roads and infrastructure have gone up considerably. Council have made this proposal with a view to balancing a local inflation rate estimated to be around 5.8% for the present year and the expected growth of rateable properties in our shire.
Further information about the proposal and details on how to make a submission can be found below.
Submissions close at 9am on Monday 19 June 2023.
Notice of Intention to Levy Differential Rates and the Objectives and Reasons for 2023-24 Financial Year.
Pursuant to Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given that the Shire of Augusta Margaret River intends to impose the following Differential Rating categories and their associated rate in the dollar and minimum payments in respect of the 2023-24 financial year.
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Differential Rating Category |
Rate in $ |
Minimum Payment |
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GROSS RENTAL VALUATION PROPERTIES |
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|
Residential |
$0.097667 |
$1,483 |
|
Residential vacant |
$0.195334 |
$1,632 |
|
Rural residential |
$0.104779 |
$1,806 |
|
Rural residential vacant |
$0.189469 |
$1,987 |
|
Commercial, industrial, tourism |
$0.129701 |
$1,594 |
|
UNIMPROVED VALUATION PROPERTIES |
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|
UV rural |
$0.004034 |
$1,664 |
|
UV 1 |
$0.005042 |
$2,080 |
|
UV 2 |
$0.006050 |
$2,497 |
|
UV 3 |
$0.007059 |
$2,913 |
|
Strata titled vineyard |
$0.004953 |
$ 977 |
|
UV conservation |
$0.003876 |
$1,602 |
Find out more about rates and download the Rating Proposal, Objectives and Reasons 2023-24 document that explains the basis for the proposed rates in the dollar and associated minimum payments.
Paper copies are also available from Shire offices in Margaret River and Augusta during opening hours.
How to make a submission
Ratepayers and Electors are invited to make a submission to the Council in relation to this proposal. Submissions must be made either via email to [email protected] or in writing and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, PO Box 61, Margaret River WA 6285. Submissions should be clearly marked ‘Submission – Proposed Differential Rates – 2023-24 Financial Year’. Submissions must be received by the Shire no later than 9am on Monday 19 June 2023.
Stephanie Addison-Brown
Chief Executive Officer