Unfair taxes will hit regional communities hardest
Published on 14 February 2025
Mansfield Shire Council unanimously voted to advocate for its community against the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), which it says will be an unreasonable burden on the community and on local governments. The motion reflects the concern of many local governments and supports the recent statement by Regional Councils Victoria that the changes were unfair on rural councils and rura