Public housing rate exemptions bite Shire of Broome's bottom line

Shire of Broome raises concerns over long-term impact of public housing rate exemptions I Australian Rural & Regional News

Photo: Shire of Broome Shire of Broome, Media Release, 19 June 2026 The Shire of Broome is calling for greater State Government support and clearer policy direction around public housing and community housing rate exemptions, amid growing concern about the long-term financial impact on regional local governments and ratepayers. The issue has recently been considered by Council following an application from a community housing provider engaged by…

Public housing rate exemptions bite Shire of Broome's bottom line

A Kimberley shire is warning of a $2.8 million rates hit if public housing is allowed to gain exemptions from paying local government rates.