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!

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 takes Victorians’ fight against the Emergency Services Tax to Parliament. But is Jaclyn Symes hearing what communities are saying?

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 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 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

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.

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 – 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— it’s time the government listens to the voices of the communities it exists to serve and protect.

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

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!
If farmers like Simon are forced to hit the wall due to excessive tax, will Jacinta Allan milk the cows?
#scrapthetax

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 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 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 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

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 – If you haven’t signed this – PLEASE DO

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!