Australian Capital Territory
Cemeteries and Crematoria (Public Cemetery Fees) Determination 2012 (No 1)
Disallowable Instrument DI2012-134
made under the
Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 section 49 (Determination of fees)

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Section 49 of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 (the Act) permits the Minister to determine fees for the purposes of the Act.

Public cemeteries and crematoria are managed by the ACT Public Cemeteries Authority (the Authority).  The Authority is required to operate on a sound financial basis.

This determination revokes the previous fee determination (DI 2011–134) that set fees for the 2011-2012 financial year and establishes fees from 1 July 2012.

The determination increases fees in accordance with the Wage Price Index estimate for 2012-13 of 3.5% plus 6% to ensure that the Authority can meet its long-term Perpetual Care Trust obligations under the Act.  The increase is generally in line with the movement of costs incurred by the broader cemetery industry.  The increased fees are rounded for cash handling purposes.

The determination takes effect on 1 July 2012.