""Forgot to mention - the Victorian government last week...

""Forgot to mention - the Victorian government last week announced that the fire levy will in future be paid with rates, not insurance, so there will no longer be uninsured properties. Great move. long overdue.""

I agree with the principle but...
The details are a bit vague....$100 plus an amount based on the value of your property from what I read. I'm insured H&C my fire levy is $55 so I look like paying more than double....