THE State Government could be collecting more in fire services levies from Loddon Shire than its neighbours.
But while Loddon Shire last week released a breakdown of levies the Government makes it collect, neighbouring councils have been coy.
Central Goldfields said: “Given the money goes straight to State Government we’ll leave you to chase it up with them.” That council’s last financial statement showed $383,000 still held in trust indicating a possible $1.5 million levy hit in 2023-2024.
Loddon Shire last year collected $2.4 million. Gannawarra Shire also did not release its annual collection total while the State Government did not respond to a request for a breakdown of levies collected by neighbouring shires.