Media Release: Airport Rates Decision

Posted on October 10, 2019

8 October 2019

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MEDIA RELEASE

Airport Rates Decision

Council at a Special Meeting on the 7th October 2019 considered legal advice on the recent decision on proceedings in the Federal Court by Northern Midlands Council – v – Commonwealth and Launceston Pacific Airports regarding payment and calculation of equivalent rates under clause 26 of the lease agreement.

To which Council formally resolved to appeal the decision of O’Callaghan J to dismiss the case, as Council is deeply concerned that such a decision will have significant impact on the Council into the future.

Council will not make further public comment whilst the matter is before the court.

Yours sincerely,

Richard Goss

ACTING MAYOR