Wednesday,
16 July 2025
Council ESVF plea to treasurer

Alpine Shire Council has written to Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes urging a review of the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy.

The letter, signed by all seven councillors, highlights the shire communities' concerns over the new levy, which is a significant increase over the Fire Services Property Levy it replaced from July 1 this year.

"Whilst we recognise the need to fund vital emergency...

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