Every time farmer and volunteer firefighter Rob Armstrong gets a call to battle a bushfire, something inside says not to do it. But he goes anyway. He knows what it's like to be trapped in the flames ...
What a great priority for their rural communities, well done Golden Plains Shire Council and Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils.
We'd like to see all councils put this forward as an important issue.
How about it Mitchell Shire Council?This weekās 2026 State Election Priority Project focuses on scrapping the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.
Council is advocating for: šØ A commitment to scrap the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy.
For rural communities, every dollar matters, and extra costs on essential emergency services hit harder here, where locals volunteer their time, their equipment, and often their own safety to protect the towns they love.
A great representation of many of the issues our members have faced and more. Congratulations to AnnabelleCleeland MP for doing such a careful thorough submission. ... See MoreSee Less
Please let us know if you have feedback for the Inquiry or we also encourage everyone to make a submission.Have you been affected by the 2026 summer fires in Victoria?
Now's the chance to have your say as part of a parliamentary inquiry.
The Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee is looking at a range of matters including:
š“ Preparation and planning by government, emergency services and the community š“ Causes and circumstances of the fires š“ Emergency responses to the fires š“ Resilience of critical services and infrastructure š“ Resourcing of fire agencies, and support for volunteers š“ Recovery efforts in affected communities š“ Impact on the environment
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As a child Rob was burnt. As an adult, he's fighting fire with fire
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Every time farmer and volunteer firefighter Rob Armstrong gets a call to battle a bushfire, something inside says not to do it. But he goes anyway. He knows what it's like to be trapped in the flames ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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What a great priority for their rural communities, well done Golden Plains Shire Council and Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils.
We'd like to see all councils put this forward as an important issue.
How about it Mitchell Shire Council?This weekās 2026 State Election Priority Project focuses on scrapping the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.
Council is advocating for:
šØ A commitment to scrap the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy.
For rural communities, every dollar matters, and extra costs on essential emergency services hit harder here, where locals volunteer their time, their equipment, and often their own safety to protect the towns they love.
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Jacinta Allan introduced a new $5.4bn 'Emergency Services' tax, yet our Fire Services are underfunded and not fit for purpose.
Where is the money really going?? ... See MoreSee Less
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Jacinta Allan has introduced a $5.4b new tax for the 'emergency services'.
Where is the money really going? Certainly not to purchase new trucks for our Fire Services! ... See MoreSee Less
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Every Victorian is paying Jacinta Allans new $5.4bn Emergency Services Tax.
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A great representation of many of the issues our members have faced and more. Congratulations to AnnabelleCleeland MP for doing such a careful thorough submission. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please let us know if you have feedback for the Inquiry or we also encourage everyone to make a submission.Have you been affected by the 2026 summer fires in Victoria?
Now's the chance to have your say as part of a parliamentary inquiry.
The Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee is looking at a range of matters including:
š“ Preparation and planning by government, emergency services and the community
š“ Causes and circumstances of the fires
š“ Emergency responses to the fires
š“ Resilience of critical services and infrastructure
š“ Resourcing of fire agencies, and support for volunteers
š“ Recovery efforts in affected communities
š“ Impact on the environment
Share your views by Sunday 15 March 2026 at vicparl.news/4040edO ... See MoreSee Less
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