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5. What is Rate pegging?

• Why do I pay Rates?
• Is Council’s income totally derived from Rates?
• How are my Rates calculated?
• Are all levies the same?
• What is Rate pegging?
• Can my Rates increase by more than the limit allowed by the State Government?
• So why have my Rates increased and others decreased?
• I don’t agree with my land value, so what can I do?
• Can I get a reduction in my Rates?
• How can I apply for a pensioner concession?
• What if I am having difficulty paying my Rates?

What is rate pegging?

Rate pegging is the percentage limit by which Council may increase the total income it will receive from rates. The rate pegging percentage is set each year by the Minister for Local Government.

The Minister for Local Government has authorised Council to increase its rates by a maximum 9.25% for the 2008/09 financial year.