AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

RATES ORDINANCE 1974

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

No. 29 of 1974

	The proposed Ordinance will amend the Rates Ordinance 1926-1971 to overcome a number of technical problems which have arisen in relation to its administration.

	These relate to revaluation in cases where an error has been made or where a change in valuation circumstances has occurred and the years to which a determination and redetermination will apply.

	Payment for general rates will now be combined with sewerage and water rates and, subject to payment of a fee of $1, the ratepayer will have the option of paying the combined amount on a quarterly basis.

	Other amendments (of a technical nature) will, among other things, substitute “Australia” for the term “Commonwealth” in accordance with Government policy.

       G. M. B.
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