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(3) The range of 1992-93 unrebated dwelling rentals, for each of the five suburbs,

is detailed in the table below. The review of rent levels for 1993-94 has yet to

be finalised. Information on current rents paid by tenants of individual

dwellings is not available.

Suburb Fortnightly Rent

Range Yarralumla 327 - 351

Curtin 306 - 317

Wanniassa 279 - 291

Charnwood 296 - 302

Calwell 296 - 308

Rental rebates will vary dependant on the individual tenants income, however, each tenant is subject to a minimum rent of $40 per fortnight.

(4) In the ACT, general residential rates are levied on the owner or lease holder

of each property, in this instance, the Commissioner for Housing. General

residential rates are not levied on Housing Trust tenants.

(5) The Housing Trust pays full general rates on properties leased or controlled

by the Commissioner for Housing. Land tax is not levied on these properties.

(6) (a) General residential rates

(i) paid in 1992-93: $5,549,856;

(ii) this information is not available pending finalisation of the 1993-94 ACT Budget. (b) See answer (5) above.