Victorian fire services reform passes

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VICTORIA’S fire services will be overhauled after controversial changes passed parliament, ending years of political warfare. The reforms combine the Metropolitan Fire Brigade with paid Country Fire Authority staff to create Fire Rescue Victoria, with the CFA becoming volunteer-only. Presumptive cancer compensation rights for firefighters are also included in the bill.  For more of this […]

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