Test Form

When to use this form

Use this form if you would like to apply for pensioner remission on your rates

You will need to attach a copy of your pension card to this application. The card holder must be legally responsible for the rates on the property and it must be the card holder's main principal place of residence. There is a limit of one remission per year, per pensioner household.

An Australian Government Seniors Health Care Card does not qualify the cardholder for a rates remission.

Please note: these rebate provisions are detailed under the Local Government (Rates and Charges Remissions) Act 1991 (Tas). Eligibility of a pensioner remission is determined by the state government’s Department of Treasury and Finance.

For further information you can visit Council's website or contact us by email to mail@mvc.tas.gov.au or by phoning 6393 5300

Applicant Details

Please enter your full name.

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Please enter your property address. *

Property number (if known)

Email Address *

Telephone Number *

Preferred contact method *

telephone

Australia Post

Is the applicant the owner of the property? *

yes

Who is the property owner? *

Please tell us why the property owner and applicant names are different and attach a document of proof below (i.e. a Statutory Declaration, or in the case of a life tenant a copy of the property title )

Card Details

Card Start Date *

The card start date appears on the front of your concession card (e.g. DD/MM/YYYY)

Card Number *

Document of Proof - Please attach an image of the front of the card *

Application Details

What was your residential address on 1 July 2022? *

Were you liable for payment of rates for the property on 1 July 2022? *

yes

Please note that you are not eligible to receive a remission for the current financial year. If you will be liable for payment of rates from 1 July next financial year, please continue your application and the remission will be processed for the next financial years rates.

Was this property your main place of residence on 1 July 2022? *

yes

Please note that you are not eligible to receive a remission for the current financial year. If this property will be your main place of residence from 1 July next financial year, please continue your application and the remission will be processed for next financial years rates.

Did you hold a Concession Card on 1 July 2022? *

yes

Are you a TasWater Customer? *

yes

*If yes you may be eligible for a further remission. Please contact TasWater on 13 69 92 or visit their website www.taswater.com.au to complete an online form.

TasWater Customer Max Claim for Rates & Charges $345

Non TasWater Customer Max Claim for Rates & Charges $507

Declaration

I ( insert name below ) *

Authorise:

The Meander Valley Council and the Department of Treasury and Finance (Treasury) to use Centrelink Confirmation eServices to perform a Centrelink/DVA enquiry of my Centrelink or Department of Veterans' Affairs customer details and concession card status in order to enable the Council and Treasury to determine if I qualify for a concession, rebate or service.
Services Australia (the agency) to provide the results of that enquiry to the Council and Treasury.

I understand that:

The agency will disclose personal information to the Council and Treasury including my name /address/payment type/ payment status and concession card type and status to confirm my eligibility for a rates remission.
This consent, once signed, remains valid while I am a customer of the Council unless I withdraw it by contacting the Council or the agency. I can get proof of my circumstances/ details from the agency and provide it to the Council and Treasury so my eligibility for a rates remission can be determined.
if I withdraw my consent or do not alternatively provide proof of my circumstances/details, I may not be eligible for the rates remission provided by the Council and Treasury.

In making this application I:

declare that the information I have provided is true and correct.

understand that I am required to advise Council if I lose my entitlement to my Centrelink pensioner concession, Health Care Card or Veteran Affairs Gold Card endorsed TPI or war widow/widower.

understand I am required to advise Council if I am no longer living in the property as at 1 July of a financial year.

agree that by typing my name below I have signed this application.

if you fail to advise Council of the charges outlined above or make a false and misleading statement, the commissioner may commence action to have a fine imposed.

Name of signatory *

Date *

The personal information that Council collects from you is deemed personal information for the purposes of the Personal Information Protection Act 2004 and is managed in accordance with Meander Valley Council’s Personal Information Protection Policy (Policy Number 67). Council will only collect, use and disclose personal information as required to perform its functions and activities, and as permitted or required by law, this includes (but is not limited to) disclosure for the purpose of law enforcement and in response to a serious threat to an individual's life, health, safety or welfare; or public health or public safety. Where necessary, additional personal information may be requested or required to support Council’s commitment to providing an effective service to its customer and stakeholders or to deliver a specific type of service. You may also make an application to access or to amend your personal information held by Council. If you wish to raise a concern or a complaint about the collection, handling or management of your personal information, Council’s Customer Service Charter is published on Council website and is available for inspection at Council’s customer service office. Please direct any enquiries regarding your personal information in writing to: General Manager, Meander Valley Council, PO Box 102, Westbury, TAS 7303. Complaints can also be lodged externally with the Tasmanian Ombudsman.

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