‘Disconnected’ government passes controversial new emergency services levy

One Gippsland chairman and farmer Nathan Hersey (centre) with state opposition MPs (from left) Joe McCracken, Bev McArthur, Renee Heath, Danny O'Brien, Brad Battin and Melina Bath last week attended a rally in front of parliament, protesting the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund. Photo: Melina Bath MP, Facebook

‘Disconnected’ government passes controversial new emergency services levy

The state government passed its controversial Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) legislation through parliament early Friday morning. However, critics argue […]