What has changed in the methodology since the last review?

Summary of changes to QLGGC Methodology since 2011 Review

FA GrantChanges made
2011-12New methodology implemented
2012-13No change
2013-14No change
2014-15 Garbage changed to average per property (not per bin)
2015-16No change
2016-17No change
2017-18 Averaging of Property Valuations reduced from 10yr to 5yr

Location Cost Adjustor – Mornington Shire Council increase from '2' to ‘3’

2018-19 Increased maximum Location Cost Adjustor from ‘2’ to ‘2.5’
2019-20No change
2020-21 Increased heavy vehicle weightings as below:

Change in Heavy Vehicle Weightings

Class of vehicleOldNew
Car 1 vehicle 1 vehicle
Light to medium trucks, two axles 1 vehicle 3 vehicles
Heavy rigid and/or twin steer tandem 2 vehicles 4 vehicles
Semi-trailers 3 vehicles 5 vehicles
B-doubles 4 vehicles 6 vehicles
Road trains 5 vehicles 8 vehicles

Last updated: 19 Oct 2026