The Coalition’s pledge for regional road funding is a step in the right direction. VFF President Brett Hosking said “it’s a small step in the right direction towards the huge investment needed to fix our crumbling road network.” “The reality…
We’re calling on the Victorian Government to immediately abandon its proposed expanded tax for emergency services and instead focus on urgently reforming the existing Fire Services Property Levy to ensure it is fair, transparent and sustainable for all Victorians. VFF…
Today we are announcing VFF Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brendan Tatham has resigned from his position after almost three years in the role with his last day being this Friday 11 April 2025. Brendan Tatham: “I came in to rebuild…
We need your help to stop the proposed extension of the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) by voicing your concerns to decision makers. Under the proposed changes, the median fire services levy for primary producers will jump from $621 to $1,299…
In case you missed it, yesterday afternoon in the Victorian Parliament, the Allan Government’s proposed expansion of the Fire Services Property Levy was successfully stalled. It is now clear the government does not have the numbers to ram through the…
We’ve welcomed the decision to stall the deeply flawed proposed Fire Services Levy Bill and says the reprieve must be used to iron out the fundamental issues facing farmers and regional communities. VFF President Brett Hosking said while farmers would…
We’re calling on the Victorian Parliament to take immediate action and refer the deeply flawed Fire Services Levy Bill to a parliamentary inquiry, as it faces debate in the Upper House this week. VFF President Brett Hosking said the Bill…
The VFF Grains Council represents you and your farm on all issues facing Victorian grain farmers. You can contact them below using these details: Ryan Milgate Grains Grains President rmilgate@vff org.au milgateryan@gmail.com 0428 858 251 Wimmera Jason Mellings Grains Grains…
An underwhelming Federal Budget has been unveiled for Victorian farmers according to VFF President Brett Hosking. “While investments into rural childcare facilities and the commitment to develop a National Food Security Strategy is welcome, overall it’s an underwhelming Budget for…
Did you miss the VFF local government rates webinar or want to watch it back? You can catch up anytime by clicking here. A huge thanks to our speakers and those who came to help advocate for rate change in…