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17 June, 2025

Pressure on the government must continue - Chris Colbert

Despite Premier Jacinta Allan's announcement on May 30 that farmers would be exempt from the new Emergency Services Volunteer Fund for 12 months due to the drought, third-generation Watchem farmer Chris Colbert says the premier has not gone far enough.

By Sheryl Lowe

Watchem farmer Chris Colbert welcomes the cap on the new levy for farmers but says it is not enough. Photo: SHERYL LOWE
Watchem farmer Chris Colbert welcomes the cap on the new levy for farmers but says it is not enough. Photo: SHERYL LOWE

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