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Cocos (Keeling) Islands Utilities and Services (Water, Sewerage and Building Application Services Fees) Determination 2016
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Fixed fees for water or sewerage services—eligible pensioners (1) Despite paragraphs 6(3)(a) and (b), an eligible pensioner may pay a fee mentioned in Schedule 1 or 2 at the pensioner rate if: (a) the pensioner is the owner and occupier of residential land; and (b) the fee applies in relation to the land. Quantity fees for water and sewerage services—eligible pensioners (2) Despite paragraph 6(3)(c), an eligible pensioner may pay a fee mentioned in Schedule 3 at the pensioner rate, for up to 600 kilolitres of water used, if: (a) the pensioner is the occupier of residential land; and (b) the fee applies in relation to the land. Fixed fees for water or sewerage services—eligible seniors (3) Despite paragraphs 6(3)(a) and (b), an eligible senior may pay a fee mentioned in Schedule 1 or 2 at the senior rate if: (a) the senior is the owner and occupier of residential land; and (b) the fee applies in relation to the land. Definitions (4) In this section:
pensioner rate means a fee mentioned in Schedule 1, 2 or 3, reduced by 50%.
senior rate means a fee mentioned in Schedule 1 or 2, reduced by 25%.