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Moorabool Shire Council, 15 April 2026

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Decisions

  1. Council won’t introduce a municipal charge in the 2026/27 budget process

    Council resolved not to introduce a municipal charge as part of the 2026/27 Budget process (Item 7.1), carried 6/3.

    Carried p. 5 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Council will reconsider a municipal charge only in future revenue and rating reviews

    Municipal charge reconsideration may be considered as part of future reviews of Council’s Revenue and Rating Strategy.

    p. 5 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Council approves green waste bins and kitchen caddies for 2027/28

    Procurement and funding approach approved for 240L green waste bins ($55/unit) and kitchen caddies ($10/unit), total estimated $428,000 (Item 7.2), carried with Mayor casting vote.

    Carried p. 9 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Council funds green waste bins via Landfill Rehabilitation Reserve over three years

    Endorses Option B to amortise bin costs over three years using the Landfill Rehabilitation Reserve, replenished through green waste service charges.

    p. 9 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Council includes subsidised waste services in the 2026/27 draft budget

    Include subsidised waste services in the 2026/27 Draft Budget with full costings for consultation (Item 7.3), carried 5/4.

    Carried p. 12 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Municipal charge consultation ran 27 January to 17 February 2026.
  • Mayor used a casting vote for the green waste bin funding approach.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Consultation used Council’s “Have Your Say” platform, including a rate comparison calculator.
  • Consultation engagement included 3,900+ page views, 1,800+ unique visitors, and 206 submissions.
16 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 5, 9, 12