Published on Friday, 1 May 2026 at 8:00:00 AM
2026-27 Differential Rates - Objectives & Reasons
Text:
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
IMPOSE DIFFERENTIAL RATES
Section 6.36
Local Government Act 1995
The Shire of Yilgarn, at the April 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting, resolved to adopt the 2026/2027 Rate Objects & Reasons which included the Differential and Minimums Rating model expected to be imposed as part of the 2026/2027 Budget. The 2026/2027 Rate Objects & Reasons recommended the following differential and minimum rates:
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Land Category
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Rate (Cents in the $)
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Minimum Rate
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UV
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- Mining
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15.5988
|
|
$450
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UV
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- Rural
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1.0699
|
|
$450
|
|
GRV
|
- Mine Sites
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16.3879
|
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$450
|
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GRV
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- Single Persons Quarters
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16.3879
|
|
$450
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GRV
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- Residential / Industrial
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9.1523
|
|
$600
|
|
GRV
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- Commercial
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8.1666
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$450
|
The Statement describing the Objects of, and Reasons for, the proposed differential rates is available for inspection at the Council’s Administration Centre during normal office hours or on Council’s website.
Electors and ratepayers are invited to make submissions on the proposed differential and minimum rates for Council’s consideration. Submissions are to be addressed to, Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Yilgarn, P O Box 86, Southern Cross, 6426.
No submissions will be considered if received after 4pm, Monday 25th May 2026.
For further information please contact Mr. Cameron Watson, Executive Manager Corporate Services on 9049 1001 or emcs@yilgarn.wa.gov.au.
Peter Clarke
Acting Chief Executive Officer
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