Rate increase for strata titled property owners

Eligibility - Electors of the Division of Gold Coast
Principal Petitioner:
Herb Gulikers
1/20 Burra Street
Chevron Island Qld 4217
Total Signatures - 112
Sponsoring Member: John-Paul Langbroek
Posting Date: 14/8/2006
Closing Date: 30/9/2006
Tabled Date: 11/10/2006
Responded By: Hon Andrew Fraser MP on 5/2/2007
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
The petition of the citizens of the Gold Coast draws to the attention of the House the unfair rate increase that strata titled property owners have received. The Council advertised rate increases that were only applicable to those on the minimum general rate, without advising that the minimum general rate had decreased to $100,000. The ratepayers also object to the unfair categorization of units based on height when those on different levels all receive equal service. The petitioners therefore request the House review the rate rises based on the published advertisements and the actual increases in rates, and the legality of discriminating against rate payers based on the height of their unit