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Retirees in Mornington Peninsula seek to restore a 20% council rates discount lost in 2025, citing financial hardship and reduced public service use.
Retirees in the Mornington Peninsula Shire are urging the council to restore a 20% council rates discount eliminated in early 2025 after state centralization of property valuations.
The loss has cost residents an average of $181 annually, prompting the Mornington Peninsula Retirement Village Alliance—representing about 2,600 people—to lead two petitions with over 350 signatures.
Residents argue they already pay for private amenities like pools and gyms through separate fees, reducing their reliance on public services.
The council is reviewing the issue ahead of a March 17 decision, guided by state guidelines allowing differential rates for retirement villages.
Advocates stress the discount is vital for those on fixed incomes amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Los jubilados en Mornington Peninsula buscan restaurar un descuento del 20% en las tarifas del consejo perdido en 2025, citando dificultades financieras y uso reducido del servicio público.