EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 7 MIN
Government investigating other ways to fund FENZ
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The Government is investigating other ways to fund fire and emergency services with the Minister raising concerns about uninsured free riders. 95 percent of Fenz's funding is from a fire protection levy on property insurance that was introduced in 1975. The Minister responsible, Brooke Van Velden has asked Internal Affairs to explore whether there are better ways to fund the service. She spoke to Lisa Owen.
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