Amendment To Fees And Charges - Grant Of Right Of Burial And Renewal Of Burial

Published on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 at 12:00:00 AM

Pursuant to Section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of East Pilbara gives notice of the intention to adopt the following amended Fees and Charges, effective from 1st February 2021.

Charges for Grant of Right of Burial and Renewal of Burial will be exempt from GST.

Breakdown of Fees
Schedule of Fees and Charges 2020/21GST Applic20/21 Fee inc GST
Cemeteries    
Application for Burial Yes
No
$55
$50
Late application of Burial (less than 24 hours notice) Yes
No
$110
$100
Grant of Right of Burial Yes
No
$55
$50
Burial without a Grant of Right Yes
No
$55
$50

Purpose for Amendment

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has recently made a private ruling, confirming that the fee for a Grant of Right of Burial and a renewal of a Grant of Right of Burial, is exempt from GST.

Lisa Clack
Acting Chief Executive Officer