Relief in exceptional circumstances
A reduction or exemption from GAIC for hardship or special cases.
Key information
You may get a reduction or exemption from the growth areas infrastructure contribution (GAIC) in limited cases. This includes hardship or other exceptional circumstances.
Apply for relief
You may apply to the Governor in Council for a reduction of or exemption from your GAIC liability. An application must be made before the day on which the GAIC is due and payable. You cannot apply if you have deferred the whole or part of the liability.
In exceptional circumstances, on the Planning Minister's recommendation, the Governor in Council may grant a reduction of or exemption from a GAIC liability. The Governor in Council must also consult the Victorian Planning Authority and the Treasurer.
The Governor in Council will issue a notice of determination stating whether the application is refused or the GAIC liability is reduced or exempt. The notice may specify conditions in respect of the reduction or exemption. If you do not meet the conditions, any unpaid GAIC liability and interest will become immediately payable.
Future GAIC liability
If you are granted an exemption from the GAIC liability, a subsequent GAIC event will trigger the GAIC liability for the land unless an appropriate exemption applies to that event.