Information and Reporting Obligations for Local Councils Regarding Emergency Services Funding
Emergency Services Levy Amendment (Land Classification) Bill 2024
1st House
2nd House
Law
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Local councils must classify land parcels and identify owners based on Treasurer guidelines
Local councils must give this land and ownership information to the Chief Commissioner of State Revenue
The Chief Commissioner can demand more information from councils; council managers must certify that this data is accurate
The Chief Commissioner can audit councils and fine them up to $2,200 for non-compliance
Treasury and valuation officials can use register data; including personal information; to reform emergency services funding
The Chief Commissioner must maintain a register of all information collected
The Treasurer can issue and update guidelines for these land classifications on the Revenue NSW website