Imposing differential rates: submitting complete applications
Local governments should already be planning towards the adoption of their budget by council on 31 August.
However, data collected by the Department of Local Government,
Sport and Cultural Industries indicates that 77% of applications for imposing
differential rates in 2022 were incomplete.
Incomplete applications resulted in an average processing time delay of 10
days, potentially resulting in delays to budget adoption and issuance of
ratepayer notices.
To assist local governments with the preparation and submission
of applications, the
department has prepared a helpful infographic.
The flow-chart contained in the graphic provides a timeline for the preparation
of applications and identifies areas where improvements could be made.