MANSFIELD Shire Council has taken a firm stance against the state government's proposed Emergency Services Volunteers Fund (ESVF).
The fund will replace the current Fire Services Property Levy from 1 July 2025.
The change will see the tax double from 8.7 per cent to 17.3 per cent per $1000 of capital improved value (CIV), placing a significant financial burden on rural ratepayers.
The Fire Services P...
