Region: City of Hawkesbury
Taxes

Stop Hawkesbury Council proposed 40% rate increase spread over the next three years.

David Ball
Petition is addressed to
Hawkesbury City Council

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Petition addressed to: Hawkesbury City Council

Hawkesbury City Council is proposing a Special Rate Variation (SRV)—a planned increase in residential rates over the next three years of 40%. The purpose of this SRV is to secure additional funding to renew, maintain, and improve essential infrastructure across the region, with a particular focus on our local road network.
Council states that the SRV will help address the backlog of road repairs, enhance long-term asset management, and ensure safer, more reliable transport routes for residents and businesses. The proposed increase is intended to support sustainable service delivery and reduce reliance on short-term fixes.

Reason

  • We oppose the 40% rate hike because it worsens the cost-of-living crisis for many struggling families
  • It doesn't stop Council wasting money on non-essential projects while neglecting critical infrastructure
Thank you so much for your support, David Ball, Pitt Town
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Petition details

Petition started: 09/30/2025
Collection ends: 12/30/2025
Region: City of Hawkesbury
Topic: Taxes

News

  • Hi everyone,

    The council’s proposed 40% rate increase is currently under review by IPART (Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal). This is our final opportunity to voice our opposition and stop the increase from going ahead.

    If you haven’t already, please use the link below to complete a formal submission and survey:

    https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/Home/Industries/Local-Government/Reviews/Special-Variations-Minimum-Rates/Special-Variations-and-Minimum-Rates-2026-27

    Thank you to everyone for signing the petition and done the Submission and Survey. By speaking up, we are not only speaking up for our own households but also supporting those in our community who are already struggling with the cost of living and cannot afford this additional burden.
  • Hi everyone,

    Thank you for signing the petition — your support makes a huge difference in holding this council to account for its wasteful decisions.

    Could I please ask that you also complete a personal submission using the link below?
    Every individual submission adds real weight to our fight, and we can beat them if we pull together.

    https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au///Home/Reviews/Lodge-a-submission?timeline_id=19912&openforms_id=8512ffc5-d71b-4769-a454-5c51ac0fc8aa&cta_type=have_your_say&council_id=976

    Good Luck

    Kind regards
    David Ball

Debate

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Pros

If council can "selloff" the water waste to Sydney Water because of their own negligence, they certainly do not need my 40% extra in rates.

Cons

No CONTRA argument yet.

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Petition details

Petition started: 09/30/2025
Collection ends: 12/30/2025
Region: City of Hawkesbury
Topic: Taxes

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