An error in a single homeowner’s rates bill has uncovered a widespread issue, affecting thousands of other ratepayers in the Town of Cambridge.

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Business News journalist Nadia Budihardjo informed Perth Today host Chrissy Morrissy that the town has acted swiftly, already holding a meeting to address the error.

“I didn’t realise that it was this technical error that ended up overcharging $999,739 to 4633 properties in part of City Beach and Floreat,” she said.

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