Victorian Labor freezes emergency services levy at 28.7% for farmers
Victorian Labor announced a permanent freeze on the emergency services levy for farmers if re-elected in this month's election. Agriculture Minister Michaela Settle stated the levy will remain capped at 28.7 percent, providing significant savings for farmers potentially facing tens of thousands of dollars in hikes. The Coalition and One Nation have pledged to abolish the tax altogether.
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 12 Nov 2026, 20:41 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 20:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- Melbourne Uni cuts 179 staff as it bleeds cash for fifth year
- Melbourne art teacher Alice Krause apologizes after racist car park outburst
- Six Victoria fire stations robbed, CFA reviews security amid bushfire risks
- Finnish ambassador says interest in embassy no red herring after viral posts
- Dave Grohl pays tribute to Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell amid energetic Sydney
- Hussey makes call on Australia's best batting line up