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26 May 2025
“A cynical attack” – fire continues to burn over ESVF bill

LOCAL opposition of the recently passed Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) reached boiling point at a parliament protest on Tuesday, with a strong Indigo Shire representation.

The new levy is set to double or even triple charges for property owners across the state, with primary producers hit hardest – facing rate hikes of up to 150 per cent.

The ESVF bill was passed in the upper house aft...

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