Landholders across Dungog Shire will see an increase in their Local Land Services rates when they receive their notice in the mail.
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Rates will increase in 2018 to meet the demand and community expectations for biosecurity, emergency response and animal health work across NSW.
Hunter General Manager, Brett Miners said rates are an essential part of a secure and productive landscape.
“The work of our biosecurity officers and district vets is essential to protecting the Hunter’s agricultural industry, worth $400 million annually as well as wider landscape health,” he said.
“By paying rates, all landholders have access to technical experts, training and support to help them manage their land and meet their biosecurity obligations.
There has been increases in the base and variable rates in a move towards a more consistent and standardised rating structure. Work supported by rates also includes supporting landholders to control pest animals; animal welfare; supporting agriculture and animals during emergencies and managing travelling stock reserves.