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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 6 Hansard (19 June) . . Page.. 1906 ..

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basis, the revenue targets have had little or no impact on rates bills for
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This Bill also clarifies the imposition of the fixed charge to apply to all individual units within a unit title, and simplifies the calculation of rates by removing any fraction of a dollar from average property values.

Mr Speaker, the rating system identified in this Bill will provide more certainty for all ratepayers, and reduce the significant variations in individual rates liabilities.

It is a reflection of this Government's commitment to providing a fair deal to all Canberrans through a predictable and fair rating system.

I commend the Bill to the Assembly.

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