Published on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 at 11:46:48 AM
PROPOSAL OF INTENTION TO IMPOSE DIFFERENTIAL RATES AND MINIMUM PAYMENTS FOR 2025/26
(Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995)
At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 May 2025, the Council endorsed the following proposed differential rates and minimum payments for advertising (Resolution Number: 75/2025). In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 the Shire of Wiluna hereby gives notice of its intention to impose the following differential rates and minimum payments on rateable property for 2025/26:
| Differential Rate Category |
2025/26 Financial Year |
| General Rate in the Dollar |
Minimum Payment |
| GRV General |
0.138900 |
$622 |
| GRV Mining |
0.277800 |
$1,236 |
| UV Rural / Pastoral |
0.147040 |
$622 |
| UV Mining |
0.294060 |
$1,236 |
| UV Exploration |
0.294060 |
$1,236 |
| UV Prospecting |
0.294060 |
$689 |
The rates in the dollar shown above are estimates and may change as part of the Council’s deliberations of any submissions received or changes to property valuations. All normal statutory entitlements in relation to rates for pensioner and other concession holders will apply. The Strategic Rating Policy which is used to determine the GRV (Gross Rental Value) and UV (Unimproved Value) differential rates and minimum payments uses the following principles:
- Equity
- Incentive
- Administrative Efficiency
- Compliance
- Sustainability
A statement of objects of, and reasons for, the proposed differential rates and minimum payments forms part of the Strategic Rating Policy and are available for inspection at the following locations:
Wiluna Shire Administration Office
70 Wotton Street, Wiluna
Open between the hours of 9.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Wiluna Shire Discovery Centre
28 Scotia Street, Wiluna
Open between the hours of 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Shire of Wiluna website
Written submissions are invited from electors and ratepayers with respect to the proposed differential rates and minimum payments.
The submissions must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Wiluna, and either posted to: PO Box 38, Wiluna, WA, 6646 or emailed to rates@wiluna.wa.gov.au. All submissions must be received by 4:00pm on Wednesday, 21 June 2025 to be considered.
Matt McIntyre
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Wiluna
PO Box 38
Wiluna WA 6646
Ph: (08) 9981 8000
28 May 2025
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