Tankers within a 200km distance have planned to show their support for the event.
Despite being a Victorian Government levy, councils are tasked to collect the ESVF on their rates notices, which are currently being distributed.
The new fund replaces the Fire Services Levy, and in some cases will see residential and commercial properties pay up to 100 per cent more than 2024-25, with industrial properties seeing an up to 70 per cent increase.
Farms do not see a change this year, but are set for an increase for the 2026-27 financial year.
CFA Volunteers Group president John Houston said he was disappointed by the change.
“This new levy is dreadfully unfair,” he said.
“It’s going to smash farm budgets, hurt local businesses, and cost jobs in our towns and communities.
“Every extra dollar we send to Spring St is a dollar that can’t be spent in a local business or used to pay an employee.”
Groups, including CFA volunteers and the Victorian Farmers Federation, are calling on the government to review the levy.
“People are opening their rates notices to reveal this new cash grab by the Victorian Government,” VFF president Brett Hosking said.
“If you’re a homeowner, take a moment to consider that a farmer would be forced to pay 166 per cent of what you’re paying for a property of the same value.”
The CFA Volunteers Group is organising a rally in Premier Jacinta Allan’s Bendigo East electorate.
Protestors will gather from 11am at Weeroona Oval on Napier St, Bendigo on Sunday, September 14.
“We need to send a clear message to Jacinta Allan and her government that this tax must be abolished,” Mr Houston said.
“So join us in sending that message loud and clear in her own electorate.”
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