VIC government backs down on controversial emergency services and volunteers levy

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-12-05

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The state government has backed down on the controversial emergency services and volunteers levy, removing some key elements of the new tax. The decision will soften its impact on farmers and property investors at a cost of nearly half a billion dollars over four years.

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