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31 May 2025
Council slams state tax, rejects billboard and stone extraction proposals

WHEN Mansfield Shire Council met on 21 May at 33 Highett Street, it took less than four minutes for discussion to turn to the state’s controversial new emergency services and volunteers tax.

The tax, passed by the state government with little consultation, has drawn strong opposition from councils now tasked with collecting it.

Cr Bonnie Clark thanked Mayor Steve Rabie and Deputy Mayor James Tehan...

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