Alan J Hunt

The problem with differential rating in an uncontrolled manner is that it seriously detracts from the valuation base, pointed out on 4/11/77. The usefulness of the ability-to-pay criteria is restricted on several grounds. It is extremely difficult to measure. Income data is insufficient to determine ability-to-pay, and net wealth data is not available. Committee of Inquiry into Rural Rating Hon. A.J Hunt L.G. Minister 1978