Country firefighters refuse to work in protest against tax plan

Firefighters to protest at parliament as controversial levy passes

Infuriated farmers and CFA volunteers are expected to take to the steps of parliament, after the multi-bil...

‘Ruthless rip off’ - PM confirms new plans to tax Aussies 💰 - Ben Fordham Live

In Victoria, a Burning Issue

[fusion_dropcap boxed="no" boxed_radius="" class="" id="" color="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" text_color=""]V[/fusion_dropcap]ictoria has just witnessed perhaps the most damning indication of how low a broke and desperately dishonest government can sink. Unlike professional activists, it takes a lot to make the men and women on the land leave their work unattended. Yet throughout this week farmers' protests on the steps of the St…

Farmers, firies (and everybody) invited to big protest against 'Jacinta tax'

Firefighters and farmers unite in Melbourne protest against the new Emergency Services levy, challenging Victoria's government policies. Find out more.

Dispute persists between county, volunteer firefighters

Disagreement continues between Onslow County officials and local volunteer fire departments over a new fire service agreement the VFDs have been asked to sign.

Victorian Volunteer Firefighters Walk Off the Job as State Enacts New Emergency Services Levy

Volunteer firefighters in regional Victoria stepped down on May 15 as state parliament enacted a new emergency services levy. There were reports of firefighters leaving their posts in regional communities on the night of May 15 when state MPs were debating on the bill, set to come into effect on July 1. The legislation passed in the early morning of May 16, after the state Labor government struck a deal with crossbenchers to secure their support…