Sunday, September 23, 2012
Victorian Government and the insurance industry divided over fire services levies | The Courier-Mail
Victorian Government and the insurance industry divided over fire services levies | The Courier-Mail
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Insurers accused of fire levy 'double-dipping'
Insurers accused of fire levy 'double-dipping'
in part
The move, according to the Herald Sun, has infuriated the State Government, which has asked soon to be appointed insurance watchdog Prof Allan Fels to investigate.
“The ICA points out that the FSL collected in the 2012-2013 fiscal year funds the fire services for that year alone, and not for the 2013-14 fiscal year, which is when the new property-based charge will take over funding Victoria’s fire brigades. Therefore, double-dipping is not taking place and consumers are not being taxed twice overall.”
in part
The move, according to the Herald Sun, has infuriated the State Government, which has asked soon to be appointed insurance watchdog Prof Allan Fels to investigate.
“The ICA points out that the FSL collected in the 2012-2013 fiscal year funds the fire services for that year alone, and not for the 2013-14 fiscal year, which is when the new property-based charge will take over funding Victoria’s fire brigades. Therefore, double-dipping is not taking place and consumers are not being taxed twice overall.”
.: Council Challenges Swinburne Land Sale :.
Swinburne University’s purpose built infrastructure should remain for future education, not be sold off to developers, according to Yarra Ranges Council.
Mayor Graham Warren said reports Swinburne was considering selling the site for $27m had angered local residents.
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.: Council Challenges Swinburne Land Sale :.
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