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Victorian Volunteer Firefighters Walk Off the Job as State Enacts New Tax

A planned tax change meant to fund emergency services has caused a stir in Victoria.
Victorian Volunteer Firefighters Walk Off the Job as State Enacts New Tax
a Firetruck is seen arriving at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2020. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
5/16/2025|Updated: 5/19/2025
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Volunteer firefighters in regional Victoria stepped down on May 15 as state parliament enacted a new emergency services levy.

There were reports of firefighters leaving their posts in regional communities on the night of May 15 when state MPs were debating on the bill, set to come into effect on July 1.

Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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