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Item 8.2.2025-02-11 · Services & Organisation CommitteeOfficial item record

Cemetery Fees - GST Determination

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1Committee RecommendationCarried

Moved: Jessica Phillips · Seconded: Nicola Wilson

That Council

A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the Services and Organisation Committee dated 11 February 2025 regarding the ATO GST determination on burial rights in public cemeteries and its implications for Noosa Council's fees and charges;

B. Adopt the updated Fees and Charges Schedule in Attachment 1 to reflect the GST exemptions for burial rights, including those for cremation memorials, while ensuring GST continues to apply to ancillary services and items such as plaques, headstones, and ash placements; and

C. Authorise the CEO to implement and communicate the new fees and charges in Attachment 1. 

Carried unanimously.

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Committee Recommendation
Moved:Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded:Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council
  1. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the Services and Organisation Committee dated 11 February 2025 regarding the ATO GST determination on burial rights in public cemeteries and its implications for Noosa Council's fees and charges;
  2. Adopt the updated Fees and Charges Schedule in Attachment 1 to reflect the GST exemptions for burial rights, including those for cremation memorials, while ensuring GST continues to apply to ancillary services and items such as plaques, headstones, and ash placements; and
  3. Authorise the CEO to implement and communicate the new fees and charges in Attachment 1. 
Carried unanimously.


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Karen Finzel10:17
Yes again we'll take it to the vote that's unanimous or in favour Thank you. To the staff and have a good afternoon. Thank you. So. So we're moving into the report noting 8.2 cemetery fees GST determination. Thank you Kerri, welcome to the table. Thank you.
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