Colac Otway Shire Council is encouraging residents, businesses and property owners to attend upcoming community drop-in and online sessions to learn more about its Draft Revenue and Rating Plan and its potential impacts.
The drop-in sessions form part of Council's ongoing commitment to community engagement and provide an opportunity for people to speak directly with Council staff, ask questions and better understand the options outlined in the draft plan.
Chief Executive Officer Andrew Tenni said the sessions would help community members make informed submissions on a proposal that would affect ratepayers across the shire.
"We understand that revenue and rating can be a complex topic, and these sessions are designed to give people the opportunity to have a conversation with Council staff and learn more about the different options being considered," Mr Tenni said.
"The Draft Revenue and Rating Plan includes some proposed changes that could affect different property owners in different ways. We encourage everyone to review the information available and take the opportunity to ask questions before making a submission."
The drop-in sessions will be held at the following locations:
Colac
Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Location: COPACC, 95-97 Gellibrand Street, Colac
Apollo Bay
Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Apollo Bay Bowls Club, 6 Moore Street, Apollo Bay
Online
Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Microsoft Teams
Community members wishing to attend the online session can register their interest here.
Submissions can be also made through Council's website or by contacting Council's Customer Service team.
Submissions on the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan close on 7 October 2026.
