This fact sheet summarises which councils have notified us of their intention to apply for a special variation to their general income or for an increase in minimum rates (MR) in 2017-18.
This report outlines IPART’s proposed approach to implementing the NSW Government’s rate path freeze policy for new councils that was provided to the Minister for Local Government on June 9 2016.
This Media Release list the councils that have notified IPART of their intention to apply for either a special variation to increase their general income above the rate peg, or for a minimum rate increase, in 2017-18.
This Media Release outlines the details of the twelve applications that have been received by IPART from NSW local councils to increase their general revenue above the rate peg in 2016-17.
Our Technical Paper - Modelling local development contributions in a present value framework, recommends that councils adopt a specific method to calculate the discount rate for use in any net present value (NPV) modelling of contributions plans.
IPART is seeking feedback on draft recommendations for potential changes to the local government rating system which aim to provide councils with more options to levy rates, whilst ensuring NSW ratepayers would be protected against excessive rate
This report explains our determination for the Penrith Council’s special variation application for 2016-17. Special variations allow a council to increase its general income (mainly rates income) by more than the rate peg.
This report explains our determination for the Singleton Council’s special variation application for 2016-17. Special variations allow a council to increase its general income (mainly rates income) by more than the rate peg.
This report explains our determination for the Clarence Valley Council’s special variation application for 2016-17. Special variations allow a council to increase its general income (mainly rates income) by more than the rate peg.
This report explains our determination for the Gwydir Shire Council’s special variation application for 2016-17. Special variations allow a council to increase its general income (mainly rates income) by more than the rate peg.
This report explains our determination for the Lachlan Shire Council’s special variation application for 2016-17. Special variations allow a council to increase its general income (mainly rates income) by more than the rate peg.
This report explains our determination for the Lismore City Council’s special variation application for 2016-17. Special variations allow a council to increase its general income (mainly rates income) by more than the rate peg.
This report explains our determination for the Tweed Shire Council’s special variation application for 2016-17. Special variations allow a council to increase its general income (mainly rates income) by more than the rate peg.
This report explains our determination for the Wingecarribee Shire Council’s special variation application for 2016-17. Special variations allow a council to increase its general income (mainly rates income) by more than the rate peg.
This report explains our determination for the Yass Valley Council’s special variation application for 2016-17. Special variations allow a council to increase its general income (mainly rates income) by more than the rate peg.
