TRA has been in touch with Matthew Sullivan at the Department of Premier and Cabinet to enquire about the opportunities available to have some input into this process being initiated by Bryan Green MP – Minister for Local Government. Click here for more informationOnce upon a time we might have been able to say that making an input into a process like this is something our Councils should do on our behalf. Maybe they should be involved but we can bet on one thing, their input is more than likely something that will happen without ratepayer input/consultation. So if we are concerned, and we should be, we need to be proactive.
Rather than roll over and play dumb, ratepayers should be working together to come up with ways in which they think that the valuations we pay rates on are more realistic – and thus the rating model used to calculate rates more sustainable.
TRA recommends that anyone, or any group, with an interest in this subject should now:
• Register their interest in making a contribution to the review
• Form some discussion groups to test their ideas on other ratepayers
• Talk to their Councillors/Aldermen and declare their interest to them and ensure that they play an active part in this review process.
TRA has registered its interest but we may be overlooked when the time comes but this will be less likely if others do so as well. This looks like a chance to get a more equitable rating system , so lets make the most of it.
To see the Governments terms of reference for the review and independent analysis can be found by CLICKING HERE
Further information: Matthew Sullivan 0407 816 462
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