We are now in the Unrestricted Burning Period.

There are no fire restrictions on burning until 1 November 2025. However, if the Fire Danger Rating is High or above and/or a Total Fire Ban has been put in place then no burning is permitted. 

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Notice of Intention to Levy Differential Rates

In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Harvey advises its intention to levy the following differential rates for the 2025–2026 financial year.

These rates in the dollar and minimum payment amounts have been formulated to balance the Shire’s 2025–2026 Budget and are in addition to specified area rates in the dollar:

Rate Category RateRate in the $Minimum Payment
GROSS RENTAL VALUATION PROPERTIES
Residential0.072874$1,482
Commercial and Industrial General0.102485$1,564
Transient Workforce / Workforce Accommodation0.119578$1,795
UNIMPROVED VALUATION PROPERTIES
Rural0.004518$1,482
Commercial0.005324$1,564

NOTE: The proposed rate in the dollar and minimum payment amounts may be varied by Council when adopting the annual budget.

A Revenue and Rating Plan 2025–2026 which outlines the objects and reasons for the proposed differential rates, is available at harvey.wa.gov.au/rates or at the Shire Administration Offices, Uduc Road, Harvey and Mulgara Street, Australind, between the hours of 9am and 4pm.

Ratepayers and Electors are invited to make a submission to the Council in relation to this proposal.

Submissions should be in writing, be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and be clearly marked “Submission – Proposed Differential Rates 2025-2026”.

By MailIn Person

By Email

PO Box 500
Harvey WA 6220
Harvey Administration Centre
102 Uduc Road, Harvey 6220

Australind Administration Centre
7 Mulgara Street, Australind 6233
shire@harvey.wa.gov.au

 

Submissions must be received by the Shire no later than 4pm on 15 July 2025.