PUBLIC CONSULTATION - Draft 2026-27 Regional Plan and Budget

12 May 2026

West Arnhem Regional Council is inviting public feedback on the draft 2026-27 Regional Plan and Budget.

For 2026-27, the Council proposes to:

increase general rates by 10%, which for the minimum charge on a single residential property is an increase of $110 per year or $2.11 per week
continue to declare special rates for animal management and public lighting
increase waste charges by 10%, which for a residential property in Jabiru is an increase of $82 per year or $1.57 per week.

The draft 2026-27 Regional Plan and Budget can be obtained:

Online via above link
In person at 13 Tasman Crescent Jabiru, or at the Community Council Offices in Warruwi, Minjilang, Maningrida or Gunbalanya
By calling (08) 8979 9444
By emailing info@westarnhem.nt.gov.au

Written submissions must be received by 10.00am (ACST), Thursday, 4 June 2026 and can be submitted:

By email: info@westarnhem.nt.gov.au
By mail to:
Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 721, Jabiru NT 0886

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