Minister Slams Outback Shire's Bid for 97pc Mining Rates Hike

Minister slams outback shire's bid for 97pc mining rates hike

Western Australia's Local Government Minister has criticised the Shire of Coolgardie's bid to hike mining rates by 97 per cent saying ratepayers should not be treated as "cash cows".

Council’s massive mining rate hike killed off

The Shire of Coolgardie’s plan to double mining rates has been officially shot down in a warning to cash-strapped regional councils looking to milk local miners.

Shire of Coolgardie’s huge mining rates hike shot down

The Local Government Minister has told the Shire of Coolgardie to treat its ratepayers with respect, and “not as a cash cow to get out of trouble”, after refusing to endorse a massive mining rates hike.