Monday,
31 March 2025
Council meets with treasurer about fire services levy

THE Rural City of Wangaratta met with the state government treasurer about the steep tax increases proposed in Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.

Under the rebadged Fire Services Property Levy, active emergency services volunteers will be exempt from payment of the levy on their place of residence.

Non emergency services volunteers who are primary producers will be the worst off, as they will h...

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