747ABCOVID-19 pandemic—recovery of unpaid rates

#### 747AB COVID-19 pandemic—recovery of unpaid rates 747AB COVID-19 pandemic—recovery of unpaid rates > During the prescribed period, proceedings for the recovery of a rate or charge may not be commenced against a person by or on behalf of a council under section 712 unless the council has considered each of the following— > > > (a) whether the payment of the rate or charge could be made in instalments or by way of some other financial arrangement, > > > (b) whether the person should be referred to a financial counsellor, > > > (c) whether mediation or alternative dispute resolution should be attempted first, > > > (d) whether interest on the unpaid amount should be deferred or waived. > > **s 747AB:** Ins 2020 No 5, Sch 1.19\[6\].