The state government has announced a fairer and more equitable property-based levy to fund the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) and the Country Fire Authority (CFA). More than $50 million has been set aside, including $20 million this financial year to assist the state's transition into the new property-based levy, which begins June 1. Previously, the fire services were funded largely by contributions made through the insurance industry and government. The new reforms are expected to save more than $100 million every year.