Primary producers living and working in the Murray region can now apply for the Shire of Murray’s Primary Producers Rates Concessions 2017/18.
Eligible participants are primary producers who reside in Murray, operate an approved rural pursuit and pay Shire rates on rural zoned land.
They must have generated and claimed an assessable primary production income of more than $20,000 from the property in their tax return last financial year.
“The concession compliments the Shire’s Murray 2025 Strategic Community Plan,” Shire of Murray chief Dean Unsworth said.
“It aims to incentivise and facilitate sustainable primary production in our Shire.
“The incentive further establishes the Shire of Murray as an attractive environment for businesses to establish and grow, thereby stimulating economic development and Shire appeal.”
Eligible farming activities include:
- Grazing
- Viticulture
- Agistment
- Horticulture
- Dairying
- Fruit Growing
- Aquaculture
- Crop Growing
- Timber Plantations
- Livestock Farms
- Poultry Farms
Once approved, applications are valid for a two year period after which the holder must re-apply.
Letters and application packages will be sent to all previously successful applicants whose concessions expire on 30 June, 2017 and to residents who have voiced their interest throughout the current financial year.
To obtain a comprehensive list of criteria as well as an application package go to murray.wa.gov.au, call the Shire’s Rates Department on9531 7777 or email mailbag@murray.wa.gov.au.
Applications close 30 April, 2017 and will be considered by Council as part of the 2017/18 budget.
