THE Nationals’ member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Danny O’Brien will be touring the region next week to meet with CFA and SES volunteers and discuss the impact of the proposed Emergency Services Tax.

Labor’s new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) is anticipated to increase the amount that all property owners pay towards the ESVF by June 1, however the CFA and SES are set to receive just a fraction of the money it raises.

The pair will hold a meeting in Euroa on Wednesday, 7 May, with a major focus on the impact of the tax and any other concerns.

“Many local volunteers have raised concerns about whether this new model will deliver the resourcing, equipment, and support that our brigades and units desperately need,” Ms Cleeland said.

“This meeting is an opportunity for our emergency service volunteers to share how the changes are affecting their units and brigades, and what they believe must be prioritised."

Anyone across the state can also share their concerns about the tax by visiting www.scrapthetax.com.au and sending a message directly to the Treasurer.

RSVP at annabelle.cleeland@parliament.vic.gov.au or call 03 5762 1600.

CFA and SES Joint Meeting: 2pm-3pm, Wednesday May 7 at Euroa Memorial Hall on Kirkland Avenue.