The Victorian Government is in the process of proposing amendments to the existing biosecurity legislation and regulations. These proposals focus on streamlining biosecurity management and operational processes to efficiently respond to detections of or outbreaks involving animal diseases, and plant…
The VFF is reviewing its Biosecurity Policy Statement and wants to hear our members’ views on how the Commonwealth biosecurity system should be funded in the future. The Albanese Government’s 2023-24 Federal Budget announced a biosecurity sustainable funding package of…
The VFF recently wrote to the Geelong City Council, expressing our dismay at the significant price increases at the Old Geelong Saleyards truck wash. VFF Livestock Group President Scott Young said the proposed rises will significantly impact producers’ and transporter’s…
The Victorian Government is set to introduce new animal welfare laws in 2024 that will have potentially wide-ranging impacts on the agriculture industry. We expect the government will release an exposure draft of the legislation in December prior to it…
The VFF’s Stock Sense project has distributed more than 200 free biosecurity signs to Victorian farms over the past three months in the wake of increased demand from farmers. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said the rise in demand could…
Recently we met with the State Government to discuss the upcoming animal welfare legislation and standards ahead of a decision expected in May regarding the need for a new animal welfare act. The VFF continues to advocate for fair animal…