'Locals Blame Us': Rural SES Volunteers Say They're 'Hated' over New Levy

'Locals blame us': rural SES volunteers say they're 'hated' over new levy

State Emergency Services volunteers say they are facing backlash over new levy, as farmers and CFA volunteers blame VICSES for the huge looming rate hike.

Warragul rally to axe the tax - The Warragul and Drouin Gazette

People power will be called on to voice protest against the State Government's new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund tomorrow afternoon at a rally in Warragul. Farmers, CFA volunteers and community members are being called on to gather in numbers...

Council opposes Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund

GANNAWARRA Shire Council has adopted a motion to oppose the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund. Gannawarra joins neighbours Swan Hill Rural City Council, Buloke Shire Council and Campaspe Shire Council in denouncing the levy, all citing an unfair...

Council votes against "unjust" fund - The Guardian

SWAN Hill Rural City Council Mayor Cr Stuart King has labelled the State Government’s newly legislated Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) as “unjust”.He said council would stand firmly with residents, demanding a fairer, more...

Council formalises Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund stance I Australian Rural & Regional News

Gannawarra Shire Council, Media Release, 26 May 2025 Gannawarra Shire Council has formalised its opposition to the State Government’s implementation of the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund. Councillors approved an urgent item motion at last week’s Council meeting opposing the fund, which will come into effect in July to support VICSES, Triple Zero Victoria, the State Control Centre, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Emergency Recovery Vi…