Victorian Treasurer Michael O’Brien last Thursday 2 May announced further details around the introduction of the new property-based Fire Services Levy which will take effect from July 1 this year.
See the Victorian Government release here: www.vic.gov.au/news/fire-services-property-levy-a.html
For more information about the new Fire Services Levy visit: www.firelevy.vic.gov.au
A Fire Service Levy Monitor has also been established by the Government to oversee the transition to the new property-based levy and ensure that insurers genuinely pass on the abolition to their customers. For more information: www.firelevymonitor.vic.gov.au
For Frequently Asked Questions prepared by the Monitor visit: www.firelevymonitor.vic.gov.au/home/the+levy/faqs
Author: CFA News