Tuesday, 13 May 2025


Members statements

Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund


Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund

Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) (13:04): I want to also put on record my disgust at the Allan Labor government’s emergency services tax, which will rip millions out of struggling farming communities. Without an autumn break in sight, our farmers are pouring every dollar they have into purchasing hay and grain to keep animals alive. Even if it rains tomorrow, winter feed will be extremely short. If the Premier can postpone this tax for a federal election, surely this government can scrap this tax against rural committees.