27Exemption from charges etc.

27 Exemption from charges etc.

(1) Despite anything to the contrary in any Act or law, the Treasurer, on the Minister's advice, may by instrument totally or partially exempt the whole or a specified part of the docklands area from any duty, rate, tax or charge levied under this or any other Act in respect of land.

(2) An exemption must state the time for which it operates and may be subject to any conditions specified in the instrument of exemption.

(3) The Minister must cause notice of an exemption to be published in the Government Gazette.

S. 27(4) inserted by No. 74/2006 s. 11(2).

(4) The Minister must obtain the written consent of the Melbourne City Council before giving advice under subsection (1) in respect of a rate or charge levied by the Melbourne City Council.