Agree with Andrew as to what Council’s role is, classify, levy collect and report. Our approach is that we will try to assist our customers (they ARE our customers after all) to understand what the State levy is, how it will impact them and where they can get to get more information i.e. the FESL Hotline or the Insurance Monitor.
We are not suggesting the levy is fairer (or less fair) either – its not our role to determine what is fair here. Fairness is a matter of opinion and quite an emotive term – best to stay out of that space.
FWIW I am better off by about $100 per year on household insurance – not sure if my MV insurance is impacted / was subject to ESL.
