[David Nelson]

HCC received the following reply.

My team in Transport for NSW act as an Agent for Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE). TAHE is a large landholder with many parcels of land some of which are leased and others that are vacant. We understand that under the abovementioned Act, government entities are entitled to seek a rebate for rates. This was the starting point for my enquiry regarding a form.

It’s OK. We know what to do in this situation. We will be sending a letter with a list of properties requesting the rebate under section 600.

[David Nelson]

Hi Susan

We ended up refusing the application on the basis that the halls current use falls within the definition of “private purposes” as it is primarily hired out for private functions and is not being used for the purposes of the School of Arts.

I’m not sure if this is actually right but the CFO here hates making anything non rateable and that’s the path we chose to go down. They have been paying the rates since we refused the application.

Let me know if you would like any further information.

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