The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has set the rate peg for 2013/14 at 3.4%. The rate peg determines the maximum allowable percentage increase in general income for most local councils in NSW.
This Information Paper provides guidance to councils about IPART's approach to assessing the criteria relating to community consultation, and how to consult with their communities about proposed special variation (SV) and minimum rate (MR) increas