NSW Revenue Professionals Conference 2023

Apr 2023
3rd
09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, 430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale New South Wales Australia 2325

Sessions

  • Streams
  • Statement of Revenue Policy1
  • Short Term Home Stays1
  • Business Improvement Districts1
  • Ratepayer Portal1
  • Statement of Revenue Policy2
  • Statement of Compliance1
  • Business Improvement Districts2
  • Short Term Home Stays2
  • Pension Rebates1
  • Pension Rebates2
  • Ratepayer Portal2
  • Statement of Compliance2
Time
Session
Duration
Cost
12:00 PM
  • I have read the terms and conditions?

    Welcome to the NSW Revenue Professionals Delegates Registration for the 2023 Conference - Terms & Conditions

    The email address you provide in the registration will become your link to the conference website. You will also be asked to provide a password. This email address is unique to your registration.
    Please ensure that you read all the information and tick the concurrent sessions and functions which you wish to attend.

    A tax invoice will be able to be printed at the completion of the registration process.

    We accept credit card payments. A merchant fee of 0.75% of the total transaction amount will be added to the payment amount.

    Credit card payments are only able to be made for the full amount of your invoice or the balance after the payment of a deposit via direct credit.

    Your registration is not complete until payment in full is received.

    Registrations are due and payable by 3 March 2023.

    Registrations paid after 3 March 2023 will incur the late fee of $75 per registration.

    A 50% refund of delegate registration fees will be made for cancellations received in writing up to four (4) weeks prior to the conference. NO REFUND can be given for cancellations received after this time.

    There will be no refund of accommodation costs within 30 days of the commencement of the conference.

    30 mins
Time
Session
Duration
Cost
1:00 PM
  • Registration

    Held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and from 4:00pm to 5:00pm

    1 hour
3:00 PM
  • Office of Local Government

    The Office of Local Government, Finance Branch, will address the conference with updates on matters critical to Revenue and Rating staff and other relevant topics.

    30 mins
3:30 PM
  • NSW Revenue Professionals Annual General Meeting

    Only financial members can vote at the meeting, all are welcome to attend.

    30 mins
7:00 PM
  • Ice Breaker function

    The Ice Breaker will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. This will offer delegates and sponsors an opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones in an informal atmosphere.

    Dress code for this function is neat casual.

    3 hours
Time
Session
Duration
Cost
8:30 AM
  • Registration

    Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, Conference Centre from 8:30am

    15 mins
8:45 AM
  • Welcome and Official Opening
    15 mins
9:00 AM
  • Presentation - Major Sponsor Recoveries and Reconstruction (Aust)

    30 mins
9:30 AM
  • Local Government NSW

    A representative will address delegates on the role of LGNSW and current projects they are involved in. Please note no time has been allocated for Questions and Answers.

    30 mins
10:00 AM
  • Morning Tea in Trade Exhibition Area

    Morning tea will be available in the Trade Exhibition area.

    30 mins
10:30 AM
  • Valuation Services - Property NSW

    Representatives from Valuation Services – Property NSW will address the Conference on industry wide matters.

    30 mins
11:00 AM
  • Key note Speaker

    To be announced

    1 hour
12:00 PM
  • IPART - Independant Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal

    A representative from IPART will address the conference on the role of IPART in the local government space, including information on the rate peg review.

    30 mins
12:30 PM
  • Lunch

    Lunch will be served in the Trade Exhibition area

    1 hour
1:30 PM
  • Financial Counselling

    Kylie Holford will talk about opportunities to help ratepayers become more resilient in managing their debts, when under financial hardship and how to reach out to financial support services in your region.

    30 mins
2:00 PM
  • Statement of Revenue Policy

    Recent changes have been made to transfer what councils need to do from the Act to guidelines, this session aims to increase knowledge regarding the new OLG guidelines and to ensure your Statement of Revenue Policy is compliant.

    50 mins
  • Short Term Home Stays

    An emerging issue for all councils, affordable housing and social displacement, response to the leasing issue and impacts on land rates.

    50 mins
  • Business Improvement Districts

    The NSW government launched its new BIDs program, what is the Newcastle City Council experience with a similar program.

    50 mins
2:50 PM
  • Afternoon Tea - Trade Exhibits

    Afternoon Tea will be served in the Trade Exhibition area

    30 mins
3:20 PM
  • Ratepayer Portal

    Wollondilly Shire Council implemented their ratepayer portal in 2021, this is a case study into engaging with ratepayers via a portal.

    50 mins
  • Statement of Revenue Policy

    Information session to bring yourself up to date with the new OLG guidelines to ensure your Statement of Revenue Policy is compliant.

    50 mins
  • Statement of Compliance

    A detailed review of the catch-up of lost income and other income preservation as part of the annual compliance process.

    50 mins
4:10 PM
  • Rating Reference Group industry update

    Ian Clayton and Andrew Butcher will give an update on the progress of the Rating Reference Group and proposed next steps for guidance and training.

    30 mins
6:30 PM
  • Conference Dinner

    To be held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley.

    4.5 hours
6:35 PM
  • Conference Dinner - Partner to Attend

    Your partner may attend the conference dinner at a cost of $170

    Please note :- payment for your partner must be made at the time of registration

    4.42 hours
    $170.00
Time
Session
Duration
Cost
9:10 AM
  • Business Improvement Districts

    The NSW Government launched its new BIDs program, what is the Newcastle City Council experience with a similar program.

    50 mins
  • Short Term Home Stays

    An emerging issue for all councils, affordable housing and social displacement, response to the leasing issue and impacts on land rates.

    50 mins
  • Pension Rebates

    Reflecting on the success implementing over the phone Concession Applications and who is eligible for a rebate concession.

    50 mins
10:00 AM
  • Presentation - Gold Sponsor TBC

    The Gold Sponsor of the Annual Conference and will give a presentation of their latest products and services

    15 mins
10:15 AM
  • Morning Tea - Trade Exhibits

    Morning Tea will be served in the Trade Exhibition area

    30 mins
10:45 AM
  • Sponsors Presentations and Prizes

    Drawing of sponsors prizes and presentation to our Sponsors.

    Delegates must be present to receive a prize

    30 mins
11:15 AM
  • Conference Wrap Up

    The President will provide a overview of the 2023 Conference.

    15 mins
11:30 AM
  • Pension Rebates

    Reflecting on the success implementing over the phone Concession Applications and who is eligible for a rebate concession.

    50 mins
  • Ratepayer Portal

    Wollondilly Shire Council implemented their ratepayer portal in 2021, this is a case study into engaging with ratepayers via a portal.

    50 mins
  • Statement of Compliance

    Detailed review of the catch-up of lost income and other income preservation as part of the annual compliance process.

    50 mins
12:20 PM
  • Lunch

    Lunch will be available in the Trade Exhibition area. 

    1 hour
1:20 PM
  • Revenue Professionals Group Meetings

    For those regional groups who wish to facilitate their RP group meeting, please arrange to meet at this time. Please advise if a room is required.

    3.17 hours
4:30 PM
  • Close of 2023 Conference
    5 mins