Victorians are saying “not in our name”.
Farmers, Firefighters and landowners feed, protect and participate in funding the Fire Services levy along with Victorians.
We’ve been used as human shields for the Allan Government’s $5 billion tax grab that hits everyone.
- Farm taxes tripled
- Billions ripped from regions for tunnels and blowouts
- Homeowners tax doubled
- Small business even more
- Everyone will pay at the checkout when they buy milk, meat, fruit and veg
- Renters will pay when landlords pass it on.
- Small business will pass it on or they’ll hit the wall
Community Rally Videos
WHAT THIS TAX WILL COST YOU!
Comparison of 2024-25 FSPL and 2025-26 ESVF variable rates (cents per $1,000 CIV)
Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund
From 1 July 2025, the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) will be replaced by the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).
To read the full Victorian Government Treasury Document CLICK HERE
Centre of Full Employment and Equity The University of Newcastle
Independent evaluation of the Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency
Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025
Read the full report CLICK HERE
WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE CAN COLLECTIVELY CHANGE THIS!
We want an immediate moratorium on this tax
A public inquiry into how this hits every Victorian
The Government to immediately stop spending the existing Fire Service Levy revenue raised on non-emergency service expenditure.
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Members of the UFU, CFA Volunteers Group and the Across Victoria Alliance spend their Valentine’s Day out in the community
members of the UFU, CFA Volunteers Group and the Across Victoria Alliance spent their Valentine’s Day out in the community — talking to Victorians about what’s really happening to their fire services.
This time, we were campaigning on the border of Jacinta Allan’s own electorate of Bendigo East.
The response? Overwhelmingly supportive.
We had countless conversations about:
💰 An Emergency Services Tax that’s doubling
🚒 Fire trucks that are past their service life
🧑🏻🚒 Fire services that are under-equipped and under-resourced
Victorians are paying more — but not seeing the investment where it matters most: frontline emergency response.
The Tax That Has Never Ending Inequities. Scrap it!
Victoria’s renewable energy giants will contribute just $600,000 to fund Victoria’s emergency services this financial year, while the state’s drought-affected farmers will cough up about $71m.
Victorian Bushfire Survivors Say Government Aid Has Been Too Slow
Victorian communities ravaged by the January bushfires say they’ve been abandoned by the Allan Government. Locals warn that if they had waited for government support, they would have been left to starve.
“Where is the Allan Government? Where is the help?” residents ask, frustrated and angry as they struggle to access basic necessities. Calls for immediate, effective disaster relief are growing louder, as those on the frontline feel forgotten and ignored
2026 Summer Fires Inquiry – Call For Submissions
The Committee will inquire into the 2026 summer fires across Victoria including preparation and planning by Government, emergency services agencies, causes and circumstances of the bushfires, funding equipment and appliances for the CFA, the emergency responses, resilience of critical services and infrastructure, the impact on community business and agriculture, the impact on the environment, the impacts of climate change, the impact of misinformation, interjurisdictional support and lessons from previous inquiries, report and Royal Commissions
The Crisis in Victoria’s Firefighting Frontline
A great big new ‘Emergency Services’ tax, yet our Firefighters are left with Trucks that are old, unsafe and not fit for purpose.
Inquiry Approved
The Victorian government has reversed its opposition to a parliamentary inquiry into summer bushfires after 12,847 Victorians signed a petition demanding investigation into fire service funding.
A massive new tax for ‘Emergency Services’, where is it really going?
Private Contractors hired to fight Victoria’s bushfires still have not been paid. Where is the money raised from the wrongful tax going? They claim they are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars and might have to stop work because they’re going broke. Scrap the Tax
Inquiry Debate – A Rightful Outcome – Now the Work Begins
Debate on an Inquiry into recent Bushfires and funding of EmergencyServices scheduled to start approximately 4pm in the Legislative Council.
More Videos – Our Community Rallying As One to Stop the Tax
Councils Are Speaking Out Against This Wrongful Tax & Their Numbers Are Rapidly Growing!
Are You Struggling? – You’re Not Alone – Help Is Available
We understand that this unfair tax law is placing enormous strain on individuals, families, and especially our farmers. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know that you don’t have to face this alone. It’s okay to ask for help—and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you need someone to talk to, financial advice, or mental health support, there are trusted services ready to stand with you. Click on any of the resources below to get the help you need, when you need it.
