In accordance with the Local Government Act, 1993 Section 567, Writing off of Accrued Interest, Council may write off accrued interest on rates or charges payable by a person if, in its opinion:
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The person was unable to pay the rates or charges when they became due and payable for reasons beyond the persons control, or
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The person is unable to pay the accrued interest for reasons beyond the persons control, or
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Payment of the accrued interest would cause the person hardship.
In accordance with the Local Government Act, 1993 and Councils adopted Policy and Procedures, Council may allow rate reductions in some cases of financial hardship.
Consideration will also be given to cases of hardship on the following grounds:
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Terminal Illness –for ratepayer/s who are unable to meet payments consideration will be given to waiving interest on rate/s accounts. A Medical Certificate is required, or
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Natural Disasters (Bushfire, Flooding, and Drought) –for ratepayer/s who have suffered a natural disaster, consideration will be given to the waiving of interest for a specific period. Full details of losses required, or
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As determined by Council.
For the purposes of this application, I give the following information and that contained in the attached Statement of Position, which I believe to be correct.
