Hi Tracey
I answered a similar question under payment of rates and believe the same applies here, once the land is transferred to Council I think Section 571 (3) is applicable
“A person who becomes liable for rates and charges levied on land is liable to the council for a rate or charge owing in respect of the land even though the person was not so liable when the rate or charge was levied.”
I believe Council is now liable and should pay the rates not write them off.
Robert
