Welcome
The Victorian Government is committed to the financial sustainability of councils and wants to ensure local government rates are fair and equitable for all of the community.
An independent panel was appointed in 2019 to review all aspects of Victoria’s local government rating system. Their final report was submitted to the Minister for Local Government on 31 March 2020.
The Victorian Government released the final report and its response to the 56 recommendations on 21 December 2020. These are published below.
The Review’s Discussion Paper, Consultation Report and the supplementary information (including review submissions and information on rates in a range of languages, at the Know Your Council website) are all available on this site. Explore the FAQs, Fact Sheets and rating data as well.
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Read the Final Report and the Victorian Government Response





How rates work
Read the Discussion Paper
Read the Review Consultation Report - What We Heard
PowerPoint Presentation - Public Forums

Local Government Submissions to the Rating Review



Organisational Submissions to the Rating Review



Individual Submissions to the Rating Review



Public Online Submission Form Responses

Online Survey Results

Rates and Charges 2013-2019

Collection Notice
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is committed to protecting personal information provided by you in accordance with the principles of the Victorian privacy laws.
DELWP will use the information collected to inform you of future consultation processes relating to the Rating Review as well as progress updates on the work of the Review Panel. Your contact details may also be used by DELWP to update you on the results of the Review consultation.
We will not disclose your personal information outside of DELWP without your consent, except where required to do so by law.
If you do not wish to provide your personal information we will not be able to inform you of future consultation, or identify your submission if you wish to access it, make a correction or require technical support.
You may contact us to request access to your personal information, or regarding other concerns regarding the privacy of your personal information at rating.review@ecodev.vic.gov.au