Fears policy change exposes farmers using own gear to fight fires (opens original article in a new tab)

Queensland farmers and volunteer firefighters face uncertainty as new insurance policies limit coverage for personal vehicles used in fire suppression, potentially reducing volunteer participation.

• Queensland farmers using personal vehicles to fight fires face uncertainty due to new insurance policy changes.
• New insurance policy limits coverage for privately-owned vehicles based on weight, registration, and driver relation to the owner.
• Volunteer firefighters express concerns that policy changes may reduce participation and increase risks during fire responses.