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True Dave, of all 12 post offices (Post Shops) in the Randwick area Australia Post owns only one site.

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Classy, thanks for your time Robert – I appreciate you help.
Regards
Cherie

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Hey Robert
Thanks for the reply, I better go check the ownership/lease situation of all our PO’s.

In regard to definitions though, I think you’re saying a ‘postal exchange’ is not the same thing as a post office? Do you know of any examples of a postal exchange in Sydney? (I’m just seeking to understand what a postal exchange is if it is not a post office?). I know the big one in the CBD is called the Royal Exchange, I suppose that is one.

Thanks again Robert

Regards
Cherie

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Hi there, me again

I think I missed something – I thought Op Shops run by charity were COMNV? Has Treasury since advised that they should be PUBLIC? And if so, do you think something extra will be added to Schedule 1 ‘Public Benefit land’ to cover a charity operated retail shop?

Also in regard to the universities that were originally listed as GOVT, eg; UNSW and Sydney University. I understand they are now PUBLIC as per # 8 on Schedule 1 Public Benefit Land. Does # 8 just cover university owned land that is the place of education, eg; Campus? UNSW owns loads of land off campus that isn’t a place of education, eg; off campus student housing and just regular houses leased through local real estate agents. Are we interpretting # 8 of Schedule 1 to cover every property owned by a university regardless of the property’s use? Or does the ‘profit/use’ test prevail for non-campus land?

Thank you, Cherie

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Classy, thanks for letting me know Mick.

I’ve since thought that it doesn’t matter if a physical lease exists or not. The definition of ‘lease’ for the ESPL Act is apparently going to be the same as our Act which implies that as long as there is a Landlord/Tenant relationship then a lease exists.

The Trustee can come always come back to us if their properties are vacant. (Makes me wonder if they would ever know that they could come back to us on the GOVT land technicality though … ).

Thanks again
Cherie

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I’m still chipping away Dave – 99% done. The stuff I have left is council properties and some of the more messy ones. Still waiting on some ESPL advice on a couple of specific props that are unique.

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Hey Dave
I’d exempt it. I think the connection is the Presbyterian Church. The Samoan Minister preaches in church once per week. I’m thinking lots of churches only have a service once per week (or even less frequently). The Minister, would most likely have some of his congregation to his house at times during the week informally.
The Presbyterians own the house right?
Cherie

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Thanks heaps for the update Trevor!

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I read this in disbelief also, but I guess it makes sense for the whole state to be on the same base date … I agree Simone, we really need the GVal file by mid January. Late Feb or anytime in March is far too late.

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Thanks for posting this one Michael – it’s very helpful.

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Thanks Robert!
Glad I asked for help on that one – I was going the other way …

Cherie

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Hey Glenn
I think the Marrickville Metro case was about a sub-category for 1 property (rather than a special rate) but some of the arguments in that case may align with your project – not sure. Maybe check it out if you haven’t already.
Cherie

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Tops submission NSWRP, well done to all involved!

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Wow, Cindy this is an interesting one.

I’m probably stating the obvious here so forgive me …. I’d check first to see if there has been a S.603 issued during the period that this has been going on. If so, I reckon you’re hands are tied re refunding.

Great that you were able to set up another account. If there hasn’t been a s.603, I’d issue notices for the new account (to the parents for the period this has been going on) showing them that the money is owed, before getting them to pay. I’d even a issue a declaration of category letter for the new account – if that is your practice – to ensure you’re covered.

I’d use the BPAY reversal process through the bank to refund the money on the old account but only after the parents’ money is cleared on the new account. The BPAY reversal process will ensure that the money goes back to the account of the payee – just in case there is something even shonkier going on in this case.

Your debt recovery agent might have a different insight on this altogether Cindy, especially if the child has commenced some kind of legal action.

Cherie

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My thoughts and prayers are with you Jane …
I have the greatest respect for you and John and I am ever grateful for the way in which you both looked after me and guided me when I came into the industry 14 years ago.
RIP JT

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