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Property Council welcomes second round of planning reforms
The Property Council has welcomed today’s announcement by Planning Minister Rita Saffioti and Local Government Minister John Carey, which will see consultation begin on a new tranche of proposed planning reforms focused on driving efficiency and transparency in the WA’ planning system.
Property Council WA Executive Director, Sandra Brewer, said the proposed consultations demonstrate the McGowan Government’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement in the planning system.
“WA has experienced strong recovery in the residential property over the last year. Reforms to remove red tape will deliver productivity gains which will ultimately lead to faster housing supply and keep a lid on rapidly escalating house prices.”
Financial assistance introduced to help local governments, ratepayers and the community to continue
Ratepayers hardest hit by the pandemic still exempt from interest on overdue rates
Financial hardship measures introduced by the McGowan Government to protect Western Australian ratepayers hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, will be extended.
New powers exercised under the Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (Amendment Act) in May last year meant that residential and small business ratepayers experiencing financial hardship would not be charged interest on overdue rates.
Due to the ongoing economic effects of the pandemic, the McGowan Government will continue the measures into the 2021-22 financial year.
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