Revised Debt Recovery and Hardship Assistance Policy
Consultation has concluded
Council’s Debt Recovery and Hardship Assistance Policy provides guidance about debt recovery functions and collections of debt.
Council's Finance Division has reviewed and revised this Policy as part of Council's regular timetable under the policy review program. Consideration has been given to how Council can best meet the needs of our customers while being able to fund the services of Council which are reliant on rates. The Policy also considers the Debt Management and Hardship Guidelines(External link) released by the Office of Local Government in September 2018.
Council resolved on 9 October 2023 to place this draft revised Policy on public online exhibition.
To find out more:
- Read the Council Report - Debt Recovery and Hardship Assistance Council Policy
- Read the Draft Revised Policy - Debt Recovery and Hardship Assistance Council Policy
Share your thoughts by:
- Completing the question in the online form
- Emailing engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au(External link) (External link)
- Writing to Kristy Nutschnig, Team Leader - Billing and Recovery, Wollongong City Council, Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG DC NSW 2500
- Phoning 4227 7111 and asking to speak with the Team Leader - Billing and Recovery.
Please provide your feedback by 16 November 2023. For written, phone and emailed submissions, please quote: 'Revised Debt Recovery and Hardship Assistance Policy feedback'. Any submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council's Privacy Policy(External link) before submitting your feedback.
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