Course Outline
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For many councils, rates, levies, fees and charges are their main source of revenue besides Queensland and Australian Government grant funding.
Our program covers how rates and charges are calculated; the Acts and Regulations that apply to the decision-making process; and how to evaluate and determine the range of services required by councils to help establish rates charges.
Course Topics
Revenue Sources
- Rates and charges
- Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012)
- Cost recovery fees
- Other revenue sources
Legislation
- Revenue policy
- Sustainable financial management
- Costs of delivery/supply
- Revenue statement
Revenue Raising
- Identify revenue needs (planning, budgeting, and service delivery)
- What does your community want?
- Willingness to pay
- Capacity to general income
- Impact of charges
- Set rates and charges
Rating Scenarios
- Rate revenue targets
- Scenarios discussed
- Minimum general rate
- Differencing rates
Course Details
Delivery |
Structure |
Time |
Class Size |
Cost |
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Inhouse/Virtual |
Interactive Workshop | 3 hours | Max 15 | On request |
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Upcoming Dates:
23 July 2025
Virtual Classroom (Inhouse available)