The FSL (Fire Service Levy) is collected to fund the CFA and MFB.
Depending on where you live you can pay more or less levy.
Depending on weather you are an individual or a business you can pay a different levy.
The levy is collected when you pay your insurance but if you are uninsured you do not pay.
Below is a breakdown of a typical business bill.
Insurance Premium $ 13,768
Fire Service Levy $ 7,187
Stamp Duty $ 2305
Broker fee $ 2500
GST $ 2345
TOTAL BILL $28,105
I don't mind paying a FSL, it is an essential service, but the way it is calculated is wrong.
For a start, it should be paid by every property owner and not just those who insure their property.
It should not be based on property values, as property values are in the main are based on location.
As an essential service it should be a State Government TAX or like a household levy of old.
Please add to this discussion : Can you think of a fair way to pay for the FSL?
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