News and updates

On Tuesday 27 May the emergency services and volunteers fund (ESVF) received Royal Assent.   From 1 July 2025, the ESVF will be collected by local councils and appear on your council rates notice. It will replace the fire services property levy (FSPL). 

The Victorian Budget 2025–26 included one measure that impacts legislation administered by the SRO.

On Thursday 15 May the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund passed Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent. 

You are invited to join us at our education roadshow taking place throughout Victoria this May and June.

If you are accepting bookings for short stays in Victorian property, you may need to register for the short stay levy to lodge and pay your returns.

We have released our calendar of webinars and in-person roadshows.

At the request of industry, the penalty tax amnesty following the Oliver Hume decision – which was due to expire today – has been extended for a further 3 months. The program will end on 30 June 2025.

Reminder: the penalty tax amnesty following the Oliver Hume decision, which opened in October 2024, closes 31 March 2025.

We have published Revenue Ruling PTA-042 Application of regional rate.

Booking platforms and owners/tenants (that accept short stay bookings directly without using a booking platform) must register for the short stay levy.