Read below to learn more about what’s happening in the VFF workforce and social policy space. UNIVERSAL SERVICE OBLIGATION The VFF submitted to the Commonwealth’s review of the telecommunications USO. VFF argued that the USO should be changed to enable…
There’s no shortage of issues within the planning, environment and climate change space at the moment. Read below to see the latest update from the VFF. RENEWABLE ENERGY AND TRANSMISSION The VFF is embarking on work to develop proposals to…
It’s been all go in the VFF Farming Systems space, with the team working on a number of issues. ANIMAL CARE & PROTECTION BILL In March, the VFF submitted its response to the Victorian Government’s draft Animal Care and Protection Bill, working…
What’s happening in the VFF Farm Business and Transport. Our team has been busy working across a number of issues for Victorian farmers. STATE BUDGET SUBMISSION The 2024-2025 Victorian State Budget will be released on May 7, 2024. The VFF…
The VFF has proposed the creation of an innovative capital expenditure fund for farmers as part of its wish list ahead of next month’s Victorian State Budget. VFF President Emma Germano said the proposal was amongst a raft of asks…
We’re calling for a number of key government commitments to ensure farmers have confidence and certainty following last month’s shock announcement to lift the unprotection order for dingos in north west Victoria. VFF President Emma Germano in a recent meeting…
We’re relieved the Commonwealth Government has finally stopped blackmailing Victoria and agreed to fund environmental projects that will ensure floodplains are watered. VFF President Emma Germano said it’s pleasing to see that Victoria will no longer be short-changed for key…
We’re stepping up calls for increased transparency as the ACCC’s Dairy Code of Conduct review continues. VFF UDV President Bernie Free said despite a fairly positive overall view of the Code, the VFF UDV was seeking a number of changes…
We’re thrilled to announce our new leaders responsible for cross-industry policy and advocacy for the next two years. VFF President Emma Germano said the new appointments to the VFF’s Issues Advisory Committees play a key role in helping to shape…
The VFF has contacted Victorian crossbench senators urging them to support Victorian farmers in opposition to the Albanese Government’s proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL). This action follows the recent introduction of BPL legislation to the Commonwealth Parliament. The VFF has…