Consultation has now concluded.

This policy was adopted at the July 2025 Ordinary Council meeting. Approved fee waivers will be recorded in a register and reported in Council's Annual Report.

This policy provides a framework for the consistent and equitable assessment of requests for the reduction or waiver of Council fees and charges for the use of Council facilities or other operational services provided by Council.

Specifically, it seeks to ensure:

  • A standard process for applicants to follow
  • Equitable assessment of all requests
  • Transparent and accountable decision making
  • Effective reporting mechanisms.

Council welcomes feedback on the draft policy, which outlines aspects such as exclusions, categories, assessment criteria and disaster provisions.

Have Your Say

You can view the Draft Reduction or Waiver of Council Fees and Charges Policy to the right (or below if viewing this page on a mobile device).

During the exhibition, all interested persons are encouraged to view the draft policy and provide written comments. All comments will be reported to a future Council meeting for consideration before a final decision is made. Please note that any submission may be made public. Contact details remain confidential, however, you can let us know if you would like your name to remain confidential.

You can provide feedback by:

  • Completing the survey below
  • Emailing council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
  • Posting to: CEO Port Macquarie Hastings Council, PO Box 84, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

All submissions must be received by 5pm on 17 June 2025.

Survey

CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Survey

Submissions close 5pm on 17 June.

Writing a submission is one way of sharing your views and opinions with Council. All submissions are considered before making a decision and your submission may be included in a report to Council.

Note: Information collected via submissions and petitions is public information, this information may form part of Council reports or made public in their entirety subject to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 or the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act). You may request, in writing, that Council suppress the personal information in your submission from public release, if you consider that the personal safety of any person would be affected if the information was not suppressed Any such request will be dealt with in accordance with the GIPA Act and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.