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Firefighters and farmers protest emergency services tax in Melbourne

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Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Melbourne ahead of the state's budget announcement. They were protesting against Victoria's expanded emergency services tax, which will replace the cheaper fire services levy and will be charged alongside council rates.
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