Proposed Fees and Charges for the 2025/2026 Financial Year
In accordance with Section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)(CKI), the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to impose new and amended fees and charges for the 2025/2026 financial year. These are scheduled for consideration and adoption at an upcoming Council meeting.
Key Proposed Changes Include:
- Fee Adjustments – Most existing fees that are set by the Shire are proposed to increase by approximately 5%. Some minor fees will remain unchanged.
- Interest on Overdue Bin Collection Fees – The Shire proposes to introduce the ability to charge interest on unpaid Bin Collection Service charges.
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Wet and Dry Hire Charges – A new fee is proposed to cover administration delays caused by hirers that prevent the timely issuing of invoices.
The full schedule of proposed fees and charges is available at Shire’s Fees and Charges.
Submissions:
Community members are invited to provide written feedback on the proposed fees and charges by 11 July 2025. Submissions should be directed to the Shire’s Manager Finance and Corporate Services, David Tombs on (08) 9162 6649 or email Alamat emel ini dilindungi dari Spambot. Anda perlu hidupkan JavaScript untuk melihatnya. .
Frank Mills
Chief Executive Officer