Council rates plan may give farmers relief at others’ expense

The Murray Bridge council is about to launch a public consultation about whether to re-balance who pays how much in property rates.

Council rates plan may give farmers relief at others’ expense
The Murray Bridge council is considering whether to reduce the burden of council rates on farmers and business owners. Image: Peri Strathearn.

Farmers hit hard by rising land values could get some relief under a Murray Bridge council plan to re-balance its property rate collection practices.

But homeowners would feel a tighter pinch from 2025-26 onwards.