Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) An Island council may make and levy a rate upon such basis as is prescribed by by-law of the council.
(2) An Island council may, by resolution, make and levy a charge on residents of residential premises in its council area.
(3) However, the council may exempt a resident from payment of the charge.
(4) Without limiting subsection (3), the council may give an exemption if another fee, charge, rent or due is payable in relation to the premises.