In December 2024, the 2024 – 2025 Budget Update came with an announcement from the Victorian Government that the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) would be replaced with an Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF). This came into effect from 1 July 2025. With annual rates currently being received around the State this extra levy is being felt especially by those who own or rent commercial businesses. We acknowledge that in the year ahead all primary production properties situated in a drought area will have the levy held at the old rate as a support measure.

Full media release below

VRCA Statement – Victorian businesses cannot endure any additional costs!