Liverpool veterans rates discount remains a conference proposal The Governance Committee backed advocacy themes for the 2026 Local Government NSW conference, but did not approve a rates concession for Australian Defence Force personnel or veterans. Council: Liverpool City Council Meeting: 11 August 2026 Recorded status: approved BRIEF Liverpool’s Governance Committee confirmed a proposed rates discount for Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans as a theme for a possible motion to the 2026 Local Government NSW conference. The decision did not introduce a local rates concession. The resolution called for a councillor memo and a report with three motions for the 30 September 2026 Council meeting. KEY FACTS - The Governance Committee meeting was held on 11 August 2026 and the minutes were confirmed on 15 September 2026. - The committee confirmed conference motion themes including a proposed rates discount for Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans. - The councillor memo was to suggest motions on growth-area infrastructure, infrastructure and VPAs, residential truck parking, reviewing whether registered vehicles may remain unmoved for longer than 28 days, and the proposed rates discount. - The resolution called for a report with three motions for the 30 September 2026 Council meeting. - The proposed discount was not adopted as a local rates change in the recorded resolution. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - The public record distinguishes the rates proposal from an adopted local concession by placing it among themes for future conference motions and directing that three motions be considered later. - The minutes leave unanswered which three motions would be put to Council and what the proposed discount's amount, detailed eligibility rules and funding arrangements would be. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - Which three proposals would be included in the report called for at the 30 September 2026 Council meeting? - What discount amount and detailed eligibility rules would the proposed rates motion seek? - What funding arrangements, if any, would be proposed for the discount? RECORDED NEXT STEPS - The resolution called for a memo to councillors with suggested motions for consideration at the LGNSW conference. - The resolution called for a report to the 30 September 2026 Council meeting based on councillor feedback, with three motions to be voted on. - The resolution specified 30 September as the deadline for Council to submit motion themes to LGNSW for consideration; these minutes do not establish that a submission was made. SOURCE PASSAGES The committee motion called for confirming themes for Council to submit to LGNSW by 30 September, including a proposed rates discount for Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans. "COMMITTEE DECISION Motion Moved: Deputy Mayor Harle Seconded: Clr Macnaught That the Governance Committee: 1. Confirm motions themes for Council to submit by 30 September to LGNSW for 8 Minutes of the Governance Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 and confirmed on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 ........................................... Chairperson consideration, including the proposed Rates Discount for Australian Defence Force Personnel and Veterans (included in this report), noting that members are requested to submit a maximum of three motions each." (Item 04, committee decision, point 1) The adopted motion called for a memo to councillors with suggested conference motions on shifting infrastructure in growth areas, infrastructure and VPAs, truck parking in residential areas, reviewing whether a registered vehicle should be allowed to remain unmoved for longer than 28 days, and the proposed rates discount for Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans. "2. A memo to be circulated to Councillors with suggested motions for consideration at the LGNSW conference, including: - Shifting infrastructure in growth areas - Infrastructure and VPAs - Truck parking in residential areas and reviewing allowing a registered vehicle to be parked unmoved for longer than 28 days. - Proposed Rates Discount for Australian Defence Force Personnel and Veterans. 3. A report to be provided to the 30 September 2026 Council meeting, based on the Councillor's feedback from the memo, with three motions to be voted on That the recommendation be adopted. On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. THE MEETING CLOSED AT 3:47pm Name: Peter Harle Title: Deputy Mayor Date: 15 September 2026 I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 11 August 2026." (Item 04, committee decision, point 2 and declaration that the motion carried) The adopted motion called for a report to the 30 September 2026 Council meeting, based on councillor feedback from the memo, with three motions to be voted on. "- Proposed Rates Discount for Australian Defence Force Personnel and Veterans. 3. A report to be provided to the 30 September 2026 Council meeting, based on the Councillor's feedback from the memo, with three motions to be voted on That the recommendation be adopted. On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. THE MEETING CLOSED AT 3:47pm Name: Peter Harle Title: Deputy Mayor Date: 15 September 2026 I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 11 August 2026." (Item 04, committee decision, point 3 and declaration that the motion carried) The report lists the 2026 LGNSW Annual Conference in Wollongong for 22 to 24 November 2026 at WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres. "7 Minutes of the Governance Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 and confirmed on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 ........................................... Chairperson STRATEGIC PRIORITIES COMMITTEE ITEM NO: ITEM 04 FILE NO: 259356.2026 SUBJECT: LGNSW Annual Conference - Wollongong 2026 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report was tabled at the 29 July 2026 Council meeting which resolved; 1. Note the LGNSW Conference at WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres from Sunday 22 November to Tuesday 24 November 2026 and confirm Councillor delegate attendance for registrations." (Item 04, subject heading and executive summary) The motion was declared carried. "On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. THE MEETING CLOSED AT 3:47pm Name: Peter Harle Title: Deputy Mayor Date: 15 September 2026 I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 11 August 2026." (Item 04, voting outcome) The minutes identify the Governance Committee meeting date as 11 August 2026 and state that the minutes were confirmed on 15 September 2026. "1 Minutes of the Governance Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 and confirmed on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 ........................................... Chairperson MINUTES OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 11 AUGUST 2026 PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Harle (Acting Chair) Councillor Adjei (Online) Councillor Harte (Online) Councillor Macnaught Councillor Munjiza (Online) Mr Jason Breton, Chief Executive Officer Ms Tina Bono, Director Community & Lifestyle Ms Lina Kakish, Director Planning & Compliance Mr Peter Scicluna, Director Operations Ms M'Leigh Brunetta, Manager Civic and Executive Services (Online) Ms Katrina Harvey, Acting" (Minutes title and confirmation heading) SOURCES https://liverpool.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/08/GOV_20260811_MIN_777.PDF https://minutesradar.com/news/liverpool-infocouncil-governance-committee-meetings-11-aug-2026-11-aug-2026-minutes-liverpool-veterans-rates-discount-remains-a-conference-proposal/ Prepared from public council minutes using automated drafting and checks. No meeting attendance or interviews are implied. 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