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❓ Hon. P.G. Pendal asks about potential changes to the Fire Services Levy, specifically moving from an insurance-based system to one encompassing all property owners. The government acknowledges a discussion paper proposing changes but states no decision has been made pending further consultation.

AnsweredQoN 938Legislative Assembly

Asked

29 August 2001

Member

Hon. P.G. Pendal

Portfolio

Police and Emergency Services

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(1) Does the Government have any intention of changing the Fire Services Levy from its current insurance premium inclusion base to another more encompassing system whereby all property owners pay the levy?
(2) If so, what system is under consideration and when is it likely to be implemented?

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Answered

27 November 2001

Responded by

Minister for Police and Emergency Services

Response time

90 days

(1)-(2) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has recently released a discussion document that proposes changes to the funding of Fire Services and the State Emergency Service. This includes the abolition of levies on insurance premiums and the introduction of a more fair and equitable arrangement. The Government has not yet considered the proposal in full as consultation is still underway with the community and local governments.

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