Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund

From 1 July 2025, the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) will be replaced by the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).

More information about the change and details of the ESVF are available via the Department of Treasury and Finance website. 

An ESVF frequently asked questions (FAQ) guide is also available.

Support package information referred to in the FAQ guide include the following:

Drought Support Package

Full details of the drought support package are available from Agriculture Victoria. 

This includes an additional partial rebate of the ESVF for farmers eligible for the infrastructure grants program (On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants). More information about the program and a full list of eligible LGAs is available here

Dry season information and resources

Full details of the following ongoing services is provided at Agriculture Victoria's Dry Season Support webpage.