Laurel Edwards

GUEST SUBMISSION: Property assessment systems have traditionally judged their success at the end of the taxation cycle. Assessment notices are issued, appeals are filed and outcomes are tested in formal review or tribunal settings. If values are upheld, the roll is considered stable; if not, adjustments are made, and lessons are absorbed for next time. That approach has long been accepted as normal.

Laurel Edwards has shared her family’s heartbreak after unexpectedly losing her mother-in-law overnight. Troy Cassar-Daley’s mum, Irene, was found by her neighbour after having passed away in her sleep. Speaking through tears, Laurel said Irene was a very strong, loving woman. “[She] was always very loving to the family around her,” she said. “Her wish, her happiness and everything, revolved around being able to stay on the property by herself.