16 June 2010

The Department of Treasury and Finance have this week issued a notification in regards to pension remission for the 2010/11 financial year.

The existing maximum rebate has now been split into two (2) components.

1. For pensioners and Health Care Card holders that are not customers of a Water and Sewerage Corporation, the maximum rebate of $386 will apply.

2. For pensioners and Health Care Card holders that are customers of a Water and Sewerage Corporation, the maximum rebate available through the Council is $262. 

The remaining rebate of $124 is to be claimed against the water and sewerage rates via the Water and Sewerage Corporations.

This change will affect more approximately 277 of eligible card holders in Circular Head out of a total of 633 currently registered to receive a rebate.

Further enquiries may be directed to Rachel Mallinson, Executive Manager Financial Services by Telephoning 6452 4832.

Authorised for general media distribution by Greg Winton, General Manager, Circular Head Council on Wednesday 16 June 2010.