Victoria的抗议者反对征收新税, Protesters in Victoria oppose new levy, citing disproportionate impact on farmers.

从2025年7月1日起, 超过1000名农民和消防员在维多利亚抗议新的紧急服务税, 以取代消防服务财产税。 Over 1000 farmers and firefighters protested in Victoria against a new Emergency Services Levy, set to replace the Fire Services Property Levy starting July 1, 2025. 该征税旨在为扩大的紧急服务提供资金，但因对农民的影响不成比例而面临强烈反对，一些农村土地所有者面临 150% 的增税，而住宅业主的增税额为 32%。 The levy aims to fund expanded emergency services but faces backlash for disproportionately affecting farmers, with some rural landholders facing a 150% tax hike, compared to a 32% increase for residential property owners. 抗议者要求暂停和公开调查立法,反对派承诺取消2026年选举产生的税收。 Protesters demand a moratorium and public inquiry into the legislation, with the opposition pledging to cancel the tax if elected in 2026.