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Flowers on a gravestone with the words, 'Cemeteries and cremations consultation now open'

Cemeteries Act and Cremations Act Review

Nov 15, 2023
The public, community groups, industry and government bodies are invited to comment on a discussion paper released as part of a review of the Cemeteries Act 1976 and the Cremation Act 1929 (the Review), now available on the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ website.
Gravestones on a grassy field

Department undertaking Cemeteries and Cremation Acts Review

Jun 21, 2021
The department is seeking the views and expertise of local governments with cemetery responsibilities to find out more about their experience of cemetery management.
Gravestones on a grassy field

Private ATO ruling applying to regional local governments

Oct 30, 2020

LG Alert

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has recently made a private ruling, confirming that the fee for a Grant of Right of Burial and a renewal of a Grant of Right of Burial is exempt from GST.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023
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