Jacinta Allan is sacrificing our local businesses for a tax that doesn’t even benefit our emergency services?
Jacinta Allan’s unfair Emergency Services Tax is hitting every Victorian.
Today’s announcement is a clear acknowledgment that the Government got it wrong.
This tax is fundamentally flawed, and Victorians deserve better.
They are clearly trying to avoid voters rejecting them by deferring it for some until after the election. A disgusting political Act.
It is time for the Government to scrap the tax entirely and establish a full public inquiry into its impact on households, businesses, and communities across our state.
#scrapthetax#notfair
Disgusting – Treasurer Symes & Premier Allan Defer the Tax for Folk in Hardship Until After the Election. It Must be Scrapped in Entirety!
Jacinta Allan’s unfair Emergency Services Tax is hitting every Victorian.
Today’s announcement is a clear acknowledgment that the Government got it wrong.
This tax is fundamentally flawed, and Victorians deserve better.
They are clearly trying to avoid voters rejecting them by deferring it for some until after the election. A disgusting political Act.
It is time for the Government to scrap the tax entirely and establish a full public inquiry into its impact on households, businesses, and communities across our state.
#scrapthetax#notfair
Alarming forecast for Victoria ahead of the coming summer bushfire season
While firefighters prepare to battle a high-risk bushfire season with depleted capacity and failing equipment, Jacinta Allan’s government has collected $600 million through the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund—a levy introduced in their name—yet frontline agencies have seen no meaningful improvement in equipment or safety. Firefighters across Victoria are asking the same question: Where has this money gone?
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson Commits to Removing Wrongful Tax!
Jacinta Allan is sacrificing our local businesses for a tax that doesn’t even benefit our emergency services? ⚠️
Jacinta Allan’s Emergency Services Tax has sent shockwaves through Victoria, with iconic businesses voicing their fears about skyrocketing costs. One international success story is already contemplating their future in the state, highlighting the urgent need for a rethink.
Even more concerning? Despite the increased revenue from this tax, our emergency services are facing funding cuts this year. How does that make sense?
SCRAP THE TAX CAMPAIGN HEATS UP AHEAD OF ELECTION
A grassroots movement opposed to the Allan government’s fire services levy is planning to distribute how-to-vote cards on state election day next year.
Established in response to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, the Across Victoria Alliance has staged several rallies in 2025 and is planning further demonstrations in the new year, with the moratorium on the levy set to end in July 2026.
AVA co-ordinator Andrew Weidemann said the movement was planning a state conference in February as well as rallies to keep pressure on the Allan government to scupper its levy rises entirely.
“We’re not backing off — in fact, we’re only in the first quarter and we want to engage more with Melbourne voters,” he said.
Allan Government and Treasurer Symes Deliver Increased Emergency Services Tax and Wrongly Decrease Emergency Services Funding.
This tax is not going to Emergency Services, it’s plugging Jacinta Allan’s Budget Black Hole.
Victorian Farmers Warn Treasurer Symes and Premier Allan the Allan Government Induced Cost Crush is at Crisis Point
Without Farmers, Victorians will pay more for everyday grocery items.
The Emergency Services tax is causing financial pain to Victorians during a cost of living crisis – all to fund blackholes in the State Budget that is singularly focused on a train line from Cheltenham to Box Hill.
Scrap the Tax – Petition Debate Legislative Council 13th November
The Emergency Services Scrap the Tax Petition is scheduled to be debated in the Legislative Assembly on the 13th of November – Arrive 5:15 for a 5:30 start – Parliament Victoria. #scrapthetax
Where is the money really going? Not to the Emergency Services!!
Farmers, Firefighters, Business owners and residents turned out in Bacchus Marsh Thursday night, calling on Jacinta Allan to scrap the Emergency Services Tax.
A tax that hits every Victorian for services the Government was and should continue to fund out of consolidated revenue.
Premier Allan Arrives in Ballarat – No Time for Fire Fighters – Scrap The Tax!
acinta Allan arrived in Ballarat today – did she manage to meet with local Firefighters to discuss concerns over the Emergency Services Tax that all Victorians will pay? No Time for the People who Matter. Scrap The Tax
NAREEN FIRIES’ BIG ‘NO’ TO STATE GOVT!
NAREEN Group firies will protect their own patch and private property this Summer, but State and Federal property will not have their protection.
The seven local brigades in the group have voted to be non-operational, in direct response to Jacinta Allan and her State Labor Government’s new emergency services tax.
Treasurer Jaclyn Symes Caught Out Again Misleading Victoria & All Victorians! Scrap The Tax!
Treasurer Jaclyn Symes Caught Out Again Misleading Victoria & All Victorians! She Must Go! Scrap The Tax!
Victoria’s fuel reduction burns have halved, as the Allan Government collects an extra $540 million in fire services tax. Creating a Massive Danger to the Community.
Victoria’s fuel reduction burns have halved, as the Allan Government collects an extra $540 million in fire services tax. Creating a Massive Danger to the Community.
Paying More, Getting Less — Victoria Deserves Better
Victorians are paying more but getting less.
The Allan Government’s latest cost-cutting move merges two critical safety portfolios into one — halving the focus on keeping our communities safe while the Emergency Services Tax keeps climbing.
Find out why this matters to every Victorian!
Rally Against the Emergency Services Tax -Bacchus Marsh, Thursday 6th November, 7pm
Thursday Nov 6th 2025, Bacchus Marsh Public Hall 207 Main Street, 7pm Start
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
Joe McCracken MP Brings Victorians’ Voices to Parliament — But Is Jaclyn Symes Listening?
Joe McCracken MP takes Victorians’ fight against the Emergency Services Tax to Parliament. But is Jaclyn Symes hearing what communities are saying?
Petition Signed by 44,000 Victorians from the West of Our State Tabled in Parliament. Calling on the Government to Scrap the Tax.
MP Sheena Watt goes to great length to stick up for the most disgusting deceitful dishonestly introduced levy in the history of Victoria. We don’t know where the MP got her speaker notes, but it is clear the fact checking did not occur. Scrap the Deceitful Tax now!
MP Sheena Watt – How Can She Be Believed When the Reality is the Opposite to What She Claims!
MP Sheena Watt goes to great length to stick up for the most disgusting deceitful dishonestly introduced levy in the history of Victoria. We don’t know where the MP got her speaker notes, but it is clear the fact checking did not occur. Scrap the Deceitful Tax now!
Treasurer Symes Dodges Questions and Plays Politics with Victoria’s Communities
Treasurer Symes refuses to answer Victoria’s communities honestly. When directly questioned in Parliament about the joint letter from Mayors and Councillors across the state, she dodged the question and offered no truthful response. Listen to the new reel below and see why communities are outraged
Councils Push Back: Enough is Enough – Communities Snubbed Over Emergency Services Tax
Victoria’s councils are uniting in outrage as the State Government’s Emergency Services Tax drains money from local communities. After being snubbed and ignored, mayors and councillors are taking their fight straight to Parliament — demanding action and fairness for every Victorian.
Ballarat Say’s Jacinta Allan & Jaclyn Symes You Must Scrap Your Wrongful Deceitful Dishonest Tax! ESVL
Banding Together – 79 Rural, Regional and Metropolitan Councils Unite Against Allan Government’s Controversial Emergency Services Levy. In a rare show of solidarity, 79 rural, regional and metropolitan councils have signed a joint letter to Premier Jacinta Allan, demanding an urgent meeting.
Banding Together – Rural, Regional and Metropolitan Councils Unite Against Allan Government’s Controversial Emergency Services Levy
Banding Together – 79 Rural, Regional and Metropolitan Councils Unite Against Allan Government’s Controversial Emergency Services Levy. In a rare show of solidarity, 79 rural, regional and metropolitan councils have signed a joint letter to Premier Jacinta Allan, demanding an urgent meeting.
More than 43,000 Victorians sign the Emergency Services Petition – IT IS A RECORD MAKER
More than 43,000 Victorians sign the Emergency Services Petition – IT IS A RECORD MAKER— it’s time the government listens to the voices of the communities it exists to serve and protect.
SES FRV CFA Cuts – Your Tax Money Is’nt Going Where The Treasurer, Premier & Minister Say! So We Won’t Pay
acinta Allan’s new Tax impacts every Victorian and every community organisation.
But where is the money REALLY going?
FRV, CFA and SES are all getting their budgets CUT.
#scrapthetax
Taxing The Services The Tax is Meant to Fund. The Governments Deliberate Cancerous Decline of Emergency Services Capability Continues to Worsen.
Victorian volunteer emergency services are being taxed under the Allan government’s controversial emergency services levy in what’s been called a “slap in the face” to those serving the community.
Officer South Farmer, Simon Beard, will see his Emergency Services Tax triple next year!
Officer South Farmer, Simon Beard, will see his Emergency Services Tax triple next year!
If farmers like Simon are forced to hit the wall due to excessive tax, will Jacinta Allan milk the cows?
#scrapthetax
Why Was Jaclyn Symes & Jacinta Allan’s Emergency Services Tax rushed through Parliament in the dead of night.
Jacinta Allan’s Emergency Services Tax was rushed through Parliament in the dead of night.
There was NO public consultation.
Confusion now reigns supreme.
Moratorium Now, Public Inquiry Now! #scrapthetax
Ararat Council – Scrap the Tax! Jaclyn Symes & Jacinta Allan. Look at the Needless Stress to our Community Members “You Two” Have Brought Upon Everyone!
Ararat Rural City Council maintains its strong objection to the introduction of the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).
We want to make it clear that while Council is legally obliged to collect the ESVF on behalf of the State Government, we have consistently and strongly advocated against its introduction due to our deep concerns about its impact on our community and we will continue to do so.
Moorabool Says NO to the Emergency Services Tax
Moorabool is taking a stand against this unfair tax. It’s a direct hit on households, farms, businesses and community land — no one is spared.
Join us in Bacchus Marsh on Thursday 6 November at 7pm. Together we are stronger, and together we will send Premier Jacinta Allan a clear message: Victorians will not accept another tax burden.
#scrapthetax
Councils Blast the State Government. Want Justice. Scrap the Tax!
Councils from Across Victoria and across the Political Spectrum have written to the Victorian Government requesting a meeting regarding the impact of the Emergency Services Tax on their local communities.
#scrapthetax
Yesterday was National Family Business Day
Labor’s tax is killing family businesses.
Albert Aiello’s 57-year-old store is the latest casualty.
It’s time to SCRAP THE TAX.
Petition Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund
Petition – Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund – If you haven’t signed this – PLEASE DO
People of Pakenham Making a Stand! Scrap the Tax
Together the Community of Pakenham made a stand on Tuesday night.
Jacinta Allan’s ‘Emergency Services’ Tax is nothing more than a cash grab that is being used to plug budget black holes, whilst CUTTING funds to our emergency services. Across Victoria, our Voices grow louder everyday!
Jaclyn Symes, Jacinta Allan – Your Wrongful Levy Has Further Placed All Victorian’s Under Great Stress! You Act As if the Stress you have caused to everyone Over 10 Years Is Not Enough! We’re All Hurting! Stop Now!
Jaclyn Symes, Jacinta Allan – Your Wrongful Levy Has Further Placed All Victorian’s Under Great Stress! You Act As if the Stress you have caused to everyone Over 10 Years Is Not Enough! We’re All Hurting! Stop Now!
Co-founder of Gippsland Jersey Speaks Out: Farmers Say “No” to Victoria’s Emergency-Services Levy
Co-founder of Gippsland Jersey Speaks Out: Farmers Say “No” to Victoria’s Emergency-Services Levy!
Farmers, families, and locals unite against Victoria’s unfair emergency-services levy. Only 10% goes to the CFA—while the rest fills a budget black hole. Communities deserve safety, not another hidden tax!
Big Hit to Ratepayers – Community Unites in Pakenham
Cardinia residents packed Pakenham Community Hall, uniting against the new tax. The message was clear: the tax hurts communities — #scrapthetax.
BIG HIT ON RATEPAYERS!
Cardinia Residents are expressing alarm as the new Tax appears on Rates Notices.
Join the Community tonight in saying #scrapthetax
Firefighters Turn Up the Heat on the Allen Government To Say Enough is Enough!
Firefighters are turning up the heat, hundreds of CFA volunteers rolled into Bendigo calling for one thing — fairness for the community.
As seen on Nine News, truck after truck rolled into Bendigo this weekend with firefighters from across the state sending a powerful message to the Allen Government: enough is enough. Hundreds of CFA volunteers joined the Firefighters Union in launching their biggest political campaign in more than a decade. Their demand is simple — scrap the unfair Emergency Services Tax. The community has been misled for too long, and now firefighters are standing together to demand the truth.
Burning Anger In Bendigo
Hundreds of firefighters rallied in Jacinta Allen’s hometown of Bendigo with a clear message for the Premier: enough is enough. Firefighters are waging a battle over pay and conditions, and they won’t let this government hide behind spin any longer. From Bendigo to every electorate, we’ll be knocking on doors and telling the truth about what’s really going on.
We are all hurting with this Wrongful Tax! Symes tells ABC Landline to Trust her! How can we! Symes record in politics shows she keeps breaking our trust again and again and again. Most often at the cost of the Community & Good People’s lives! Like the Tax Jaclyn Symes must go!
We are all hurting with this Wrongful Tax! Symes says Trust me! yet Symes record in politics shows she keeps breaking our trust again and again and again at the cost of the Community & Good People’s lives! Scrap the Tax!
Business Closures a Plenty. All thanks to Jaclyn Symes and Jacinta Allan’s Wrongful Emergency Service Tax Grab!
The impact of Jacinta Allan’s new Emergency Services Tax is the last straw for some small businesses.
The owner of a Clifton Hill grocery store says the Premier’s emergency services levy tax has forced his family’s 57-year-old business to close.
Albert Aiello said the $3500 Emergency Services Volunteer Fund Levy tacked on to his rates notice by the Allan government was the “final straw” for the store in Melbourne’s northeast.
#scrapthetax
Bendigo Rally – Stand Together, Defend What Matters – Scrap the Tax!
Bev McArthur MP – Speech to Parliament – Scrap the Tax! I want to thank everyone who joined the Wonthaggi rally against the Emergency Services Tax. I was honoured to provide the keynote address.
This tax is egregious, particularly for farmers and businesses, and Local Government should never be forced to act as the state’s debt collector. Labor’s tax grab must be stopped.
Bev McArthur MP – Speech to Parliament – Scrap the Tax!
Bev McArthur MP – Speech to Parliament – Scrap the Tax! I want to thank everyone who joined the Wonthaggi rally against the Emergency Services Tax. I was honoured to provide the keynote address.
This tax is egregious, particularly for farmers and businesses, and Local Government should never be forced to act as the state’s debt collector. Labor’s tax grab must be stopped.
Using the name of Firefighters/emergency service workers as a front to collect a tax that will not be spent on much needed emergency service areas is immoral and wrong!
Firefighter calls 3AW to point out his fire rates have doubled yet the fire service is being decimated with funding reduced to an already broken service. Using the name of Firefighters/emergency service workers as a front to collect a tax that will not be spent on much needed emergency service areas is immoral and wrong!
CFA fleet funding ‘a pittance’
Volunteers have dismissed the Victorian government’s $10m for CFA tanker replacement a “pittance” compared to the $1.53bn it will collect in emergency services tax.
Another Tax, Another Hit to Our Pockets and it’s nothing more than another cash grab!
Local Geelong families are already stretched, and this new levy makes life even harder. We need fair solutions that support, not punish, our community, not another tax that hurts Geelong households and businesses!
Treasurers $70k Trip to New York – Seat on a flight most will never afford, Swish Accommodation & high class Food most will never have as they are struggling to make ends and pay Jaclyns emposed taxes for the Governments lifestyle. What’s wrong with a $400 Zoom Jaclyn?
Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes just blew $70,000 of your money on a New York junket. Now she wants you to pay an emergency services tax to cover the bill. Hasn’t she heard of Zoom?
Minister Faces Backlash in Own Electorate Over Emergency Levy – Scrap the Tax!
In the Minister for Emergency Services’ own electorate of Eltham, Council has raised serious concerns about the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy. This tax is unrelated to local needs and unfairly impacts families, small businesses, and primary producers
Shocked Small Business Owner Calls Into 3AW – All Victorian’s Are Hurting Because of This Tax!
Moonee Valley resident calls into 3aw to discuss his despair at the unfair and wrongful tax that has been forced upon him by the Government who have wrongly called it a tax for Emergency Services whilst cutting Emergency Serv ices Funding. Just totally Wrong and all Victorian’s are hurting big time as a result of the State Government’s Actions?!
Opposition To Emergency Services Tax!
Ratepayers from across Bass Coast came together last Tuesday night to express their disappointment at the State Government’s Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund. Organised by Not in our Name – a community alliance – the meeting was told the tax was hitting households, farmers and businesses hard in a cost-of-living crisis.