[Jason Symons]

Hi Suzy,

The CSHC rebate offered at Strathfield is a voluntary rebate under that was resolved by Council prior to the 2017/2018 Operational plan being adopted. This article gives an indication of why the Council introduced the voluntary rebate. https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/11/02/age-pension-eligibility-what-you-need-to-know/

The following is from the minutes of the 21 March 2017 Council meeting.

CS1. Strathfield Council Community Strategic Plan
39/17
RESOLVED: (Kokkolis/McLucas)

5. That Council give notice of its intention to place upon public exhibition for 28 days:
i. Make and levy an Ordinary Rate to comprise a base rate and ad valorem rating
structure for both Residential and Business categories of rates on all rateable land
for 2017-2018, as set out in the Report; and
ii. Increase rates income by 1.5% in 2017-2018 in accordance with the permissible rate
increase set by IPART.
iii. That the concessional domestic Waste Management Charge of $600 applicable to
pensioners be extended to Commonwealth Senior Health Cardholders for their
principal place of residence of the same address;
iv. That the concessional Pensioner Rebate be extended to Commonwealth Senior
Health Cardholders for their principal place of residence of the same address.

I hope that helps.

Jason