Community members are invited to express interest in joining a panel that will help shape how rates are applied across Cardinia Shire.
Thirty residents will be independently selected to form a representative panel of ratepayers from different property categories.
The panel’s input will play an important role in Cardinia Shire Council’s review of its rating strategy.
Through the development of Council’s Revenue and Rating Plan 2025–29, it was identified that there was a need for a deeper review of property rating classifications across the shire. The review will look at factors such as financial pressures, taxation benefits, investment impacts and the services provided to different property types.
Expressions of interest are open until 5pm on 9 December. Applicants must be aged 18 years or older.
An independent facilitator will support the panel through the deliberative engagement process.
This will involve two half-day sessions to be held on Sunday 8 February and Sunday 22 February 2026.
For more information, or to register your interest, please visit cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay.
