❓ Hon ED DERMER asks about the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) charges, seeking historical data and future plans. Hon PETER COLLIER provides detailed figures and explains the annual review process.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES LEVY CHARGES
(1) What are the minimum and maximum emergency services levy charges in categories 1, 2, 3 and 4 for both residential and commercial properties applicable in each of the financial years 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11 and 2011–12? (2) Are there any plans or proposals to raise these maximum and minimum charges in the 2012–13 financial year? (3) If so, what are they? (4) What cap, if any, applies to the maximum charge in category 1? Hon PETER COLLIER
(1) What are the minimum and maximum emergency services levy charges in categories 1, 2, 3 and 4 for both residential and commercial properties applicable in each of the financial years 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11 and 2011–12? (2) Are there any plans or proposals to raise these maximum and minimum charges in the 2012–13 financial year? (3) If so, what are they? (4) What cap, if any, applies to the maximum charge in category 1? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
(2) Are there any plans or proposals to raise these maximum and minimum charges in the 2012–13 financial year? (3) If so, what are they? (4) What cap, if any, applies to the maximum charge in category 1? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
(3) If so, what are they? (4) What cap, if any, applies to the maximum charge in category 1? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
(4) What cap, if any, applies to the maximum charge in category 1? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
(1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100.
2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100.
2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100.
The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000.
2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000.
2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000.
2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000.
(3) See (2). (4) See (1).
(4) See (1).
(2) Are there any plans or proposals to raise these maximum and minimum charges in the 2012–13 financial year? (3) If so, what are they? (4) What cap, if any, applies to the maximum charge in category 1? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
(3) If so, what are they? (4) What cap, if any, applies to the maximum charge in category 1? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
(4) What cap, if any, applies to the maximum charge in category 1? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
(1) The minimum annual ESL charges for all properties and all ESL categories are: 2008–09, $40; 2009–10, $43; 2010–11, $50; and 2011–12, $55. The maximum annual ESL charges for single residential properties are as follows — All ESL Categories 2008–09, $215 2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100. Note that the maximum ESL charge threshold for a residential property with multiple living units is the threshold shown above, multiplied by the number of units. For example, the maximum charge for a duplex house, ESL category 1 in 2011–12 is $560—that is, two times $280. The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000. (2) Minimum and maximum ESL charge thresholds are reviewed every year and, if necessary, changed to maintain the fairness and equity of all ESL charges. The review for the 2012–13 financial year will be conducted in April–May 2012 when the ESL budget has been determined as part of the state budget process and property number/valuations at 1 July 2012 are available. (3) See (2). (4) See (1).
2009–10 category 1, $225; category 2, $170; category 3, 115; category 4, $80. 2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100.
2010–11 category 1, $260; category 2, $200; category 3, $135; category 4, $95. 2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100.
2011–12 category 1, $280; category 2, $210; category 3, $140; category 4, $100.
The maximum ESL charge for commercial properties is as follows — 2008–09 all ESL categories, $125 000 2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000.
2009–10 category 1, $130 000; category 2, $100 000; category 3, $65 000; category 4, $45 000. 2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000.
2010–11 category 1, $150 000; category 2, $115 000; category 3, $75 000; category 4, $52 000. 2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000.
2011–12 category 1, $160 000; category 2, $120 000; category 3, $80 000; category 4, $56 000.
(3) See (2). (4) See (1).
(4) See (1).
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