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flag Victorian government raises rural emergency services levy by up to $5,000, starting July 2025.

flag The Victorian government plans to increase the Emergency Services and Volunteers Levy (ESVL) by $139 million starting July 1, 2025, heavily impacting rural communities, particularly farmers, who will face rate hikes of up to $5,000. flag Rural areas will pay 50% more than the statewide average. flag The new levy will raise $1,649,000 annually, compared to the current $1,033,000, to fund a broader range of emergency services, though specific funding allocations have not been disclosed.

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