Banyule Council ABN 16456814549 issue Rates and Valuation Notices as a tax invoice quarterly. Currently there are only value references to property value and Instalment amount.

We, the undersigned, petition and respectfully demand Banyule Council to: Provide itemised Tax Invoice to property owners ongoing for Council Rates.

The itemised invoice/account must show:

• how the price was worked out (breakdown)
• if relevant, the number of labour hours and hourly rate
• if relevant, a list of materials used and the amount charged for them

Competition and Consumers Act section 101 states that Consumer may request an itemised bill within 30 days and the supplier must supply at no charge within 7 days, we request this practise to be made standard.

Consultation with the community in regards to the appropriate break down should be implemented. Examples may include, operation costs of council offices (Wages, outgoings, rent/loans), Community events, community venues such as library or swimming centres, rubbish and street upkeep, grounds or sporting venue outlays.

Consultation should include assessment to determine whether breakdown is listed as a currency value or percentage.