Differential Rating Objects and Reasons 2025/26
Published on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 9:23:45 AM
In accordance with Local Government Act 1995, Financial Management Part 6, Rates and Service Charges Division
The Shire is seeking feedback on the proposed differential rates objects and reasons 2025/26.
In arriving at the proposed rates in the dollar the Council has attempted to balance the need for revenue to fund essential services, facilities and infrastructure to the entire community with the lowest impact on ratepayers.
The following are the proposed Differential Rates and Minimum Payments for the Shire for the 2025/26 financial year, to be effective from 1 July 2025.
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Unimproved Value
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Minimum Rate
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Rate in $
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GRV
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$960.00
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0.117150
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UV1 – Rural
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$1,190
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0.011940
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UV2 – Urban Rural
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$1,190
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0.023880
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UV3 – Mining
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$200
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0.023870
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UV4 – Special Use Power Generation
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$1,190
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0.023150
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UV5 – Special Use Airstrip
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$1,190
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0.021315
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Any submissions by electors or ratepayers in respect of the proposed Differential Rates and Minimum Payments can be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Merredin, PO Box 42, Merredin WA 6415, or by email admin@merredin.wa.gov.au prior to 12:00pm on Friday, 20 June 2025.
Please note that all submissions will become a public record. However, the Shire will not release your personal details if a written request to withhold these details is received. Ratepayers are welcome to contact the Shire Administration Department regarding the differential rating categories on (08) 9041 1611 or email admin@merredin.wa.gov.au.
Craig Watts
Chief Executive Officer
29 May 2025