Stop Gold Coast City Council's unfair rate hikes
Stop Gold Coast City Council's unfair rate hikes
The issue
When I purchased my dream apartment on the 16th level in the beautiful city of Gold Coast, I was overjoyed. However, my joy quickly turned into frustration upon receiving my first rates notice. To my shock, it reflected a staggering 30% increase compared to the previous notice. This shocking increase wasn't due to any personal consumption or benefits enjoyed, but rather a decision by the Gold Coast City Council to adjust rates based on the level of the apartment.
In Gold Coast, high-rise apartment owners are being unfairly burdened with increased rates determined by the perceived improved value of the land or the building's height. This penalizes residents living in higher floors, causing financial strain for many who have budgeted their investments and residential plans without anticipation of such unforeseen hikes.
The issue extends beyond my personal situation, affecting countless residents across our beautiful city. Many individuals and families moved here for its inviting lifestyle, yet unexpected rate increases create an unpredictable environment that disrupts financial stability and burdens residents disproportionately.
It's crucial to understand that the increased rates do not correspond with additional services or amenities for higher apartment floors, making this practice unjustifiable. The level of an apartment should not be the basis for calculating municipal rates. Such practices harm the community spirit and sense of fairness within the city.
We are calling on the Gold Coast City Council to reconsider this rate policy. We need a more equitable system that takes into account the value of shared community services rather than disproportionately targeting high-rise apartment owners. This is not only about fairness; it’s about ensuring that our community remains accessible and welcoming to all.
By signing this petition, you are standing up for equitable treatment and financial fairness for all Gold Coast residents, regardless of the height of their homes. Let’s urge the council to review and revise these rates so that our community continues to thrive in harmony and equality. Please sign and support this cause for a fairer Gold Coast.
In Gold Coast, high-rise apartment owners are being unfairly burdened with increased rates determined by the perceived improved value of the land or the building's height. This penalizes residents living in higher floors, causing financial strain for many who have budgeted their investments and residential plans without anticipation of such unforeseen hikes.
The issue extends beyond my personal situation, affecting countless residents across our beautiful city. Many individuals and families moved here for its inviting lifestyle, yet unexpected rate increases create an unpredictable environment that disrupts financial stability and burdens residents disproportionately.
It's crucial to understand that the increased rates do not correspond with additional services or amenities for higher apartment floors, making this practice unjustifiable. The level of an apartment should not be the basis for calculating municipal rates. Such practices harm the community spirit and sense of fairness within the city.
We are calling on the Gold Coast City Council to reconsider this rate policy. We need a more equitable system that takes into account the value of shared community services rather than disproportionately targeting high-rise apartment owners. This is not only about fairness; it’s about ensuring that our community remains accessible and welcoming to all.
By signing this petition, you are standing up for equitable treatment and financial fairness for all Gold Coast residents, regardless of the height of their homes. Let’s urge the council to review and revise these rates so that our community continues to thrive in harmony and equality. Please sign and support this cause for a fairer Gold Coast.
Peter StackPetition starter
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The issue
When I purchased my dream apartment on the 16th level in the beautiful city of Gold Coast, I was overjoyed. However, my joy quickly turned into frustration upon receiving my first rates notice. To my shock, it reflected a staggering 30% increase compared to the previous notice. This shocking increase wasn't due to any personal consumption or benefits enjoyed, but rather a decision by the Gold Coast City Council to adjust rates based on the level of the apartment.
In Gold Coast, high-rise apartment owners are being unfairly burdened with increased rates determined by the perceived improved value of the land or the building's height. This penalizes residents living in higher floors, causing financial strain for many who have budgeted their investments and residential plans without anticipation of such unforeseen hikes.
The issue extends beyond my personal situation, affecting countless residents across our beautiful city. Many individuals and families moved here for its inviting lifestyle, yet unexpected rate increases create an unpredictable environment that disrupts financial stability and burdens residents disproportionately.
It's crucial to understand that the increased rates do not correspond with additional services or amenities for higher apartment floors, making this practice unjustifiable. The level of an apartment should not be the basis for calculating municipal rates. Such practices harm the community spirit and sense of fairness within the city.
We are calling on the Gold Coast City Council to reconsider this rate policy. We need a more equitable system that takes into account the value of shared community services rather than disproportionately targeting high-rise apartment owners. This is not only about fairness; it’s about ensuring that our community remains accessible and welcoming to all.
By signing this petition, you are standing up for equitable treatment and financial fairness for all Gold Coast residents, regardless of the height of their homes. Let’s urge the council to review and revise these rates so that our community continues to thrive in harmony and equality. Please sign and support this cause for a fairer Gold Coast.
In Gold Coast, high-rise apartment owners are being unfairly burdened with increased rates determined by the perceived improved value of the land or the building's height. This penalizes residents living in higher floors, causing financial strain for many who have budgeted their investments and residential plans without anticipation of such unforeseen hikes.
The issue extends beyond my personal situation, affecting countless residents across our beautiful city. Many individuals and families moved here for its inviting lifestyle, yet unexpected rate increases create an unpredictable environment that disrupts financial stability and burdens residents disproportionately.
It's crucial to understand that the increased rates do not correspond with additional services or amenities for higher apartment floors, making this practice unjustifiable. The level of an apartment should not be the basis for calculating municipal rates. Such practices harm the community spirit and sense of fairness within the city.
We are calling on the Gold Coast City Council to reconsider this rate policy. We need a more equitable system that takes into account the value of shared community services rather than disproportionately targeting high-rise apartment owners. This is not only about fairness; it’s about ensuring that our community remains accessible and welcoming to all.
By signing this petition, you are standing up for equitable treatment and financial fairness for all Gold Coast residents, regardless of the height of their homes. Let’s urge the council to review and revise these rates so that our community continues to thrive in harmony and equality. Please sign and support this cause for a fairer Gold Coast.
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Petition created on 21 December 2025