The ESVF: Is there fire behind the smoke?

The ESVF: Is there fire behind the smoke?

From July 2025, Victoria’s long-standing Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) will become the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF). This higher property tax will fund an expanded range of emergency services, including CFA and FRV, the State Emergency Service,...
2025 Federal election scorecard

2025 Federal election scorecard

The federal election is just around the corner, and politicians—and their contenders—are busy scrambling for your attention and your vote. This year, the biggest issue on the table is the cost of living crisis and what policy solutions the parties have to offer. Our...