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IPART

1 decisions0 topicsUpdated 10 June 2026

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Issue Budget, rates and governance Issue Projects and capital works Issue Funding and grants Issue Planning, development and housing Area Ballina Area Alstonville Area Lennox Head Area East Ballina Area Corner Snapper and Hutley Drive Area Ballina Hockey Club

Context

  • Tracked aliases include IPART.

Mentions

  • Council intends to seek approval from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal for higher contribution caps.
  • Could affect the cost of new housing and development, and the funding available for local infrastructure.

Decisions

Ballina Shire Council · 10 June 2026

Developer contributions review advanced

Council confirmed it would seek IPART approval to levy above the current State Government cap, review Roads and Open Spaces Contributions Plans using a proposed cap range of $35,000 to $40,000, consider phased implementation, and develop a Section 7.12 Contributions Plan including possible car park improvement funding.

Could affect the cost of new housing and development, and the funding available for local infrastructure.

Meetings

Ballina Shire Council · 10 June 2026

Finance and Facilities Committee - 10 Jun 2026

Council updated its community property leasing policy, advanced debt recovery action against overdue ratepayers, flagged a longer-term review of land at Lennox Head, and backed higher developer contribution settings for future growth.