RE: Notice of special meeting regarding the dissolution of the VFFIA In September 2023, members of the Victorian Farmers Federation Industrial Association (VFFIA) resolved to approve the dissolution of the VFFIA at two special meetings convened for that purpose in…
The Victorian Labor Government’s draft Animal Care and Protection Bill is alarge and complex piece of legislation that would give the government widepowers to regulate animal welfare across the community. The VFF is currently finalising its analysis of the draft…
This week Victoria has been lashed by severe weather that resulted in devastating storm and bushfire damage across the state and one of our largest ever electricity blackouts. The VFF is continuing to work closely with the Victorian government to assess losses…
The VFF maintains its opposition to the proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy, despite recent changes announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt. The VFF insists the revisions still fall short of the industry’s needs, expressing support for…
The peak representative bodies for Tasmanian and Victorian farmers have joined forces to call for fair land access rules in the face of rapid renewable energy developments taking over prime agricultural land. TasFarmers and the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today…
We’re saying the proposed telehandler licensing reforms flagged by WorkSafe Victoria is a step in the right direction, but work still remains to ensure the mandatory training is accessible and affordable for Victorian farmers. VFF Infrastructure and Transport Chair Ryan…
Politicians shouldn’t use supermarkets as a smoke screen as they probe into grocery prices through the recently announced Senate inquiry. That’s the message from the VFF. VFF President Emma Germano said whilst supermarket power and competition should be examined, so…
The VFF and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) will be hosting a fire safety webinar for the Victorian 2023-24 harvest and fire season on Wednesday 18 October at 7:00pm. Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world and with the BOM declaring Australia…
We’ve voiced our concerns regarding the recent government announcement to extend the vacancy tax to houses in regional Victoria that have been vacant for more than six months. VFF President Emma Germano has written to Treasurer Tim Pallas outlining the…
We’ve welcomed a one year extension to the Wild Dog Management Plan after calling for its renewal in recent weeks. VFF Livestock Group Vice-President and Tallangatta farmer Peter Star said the move was one of common sense. “It just made sense…
WorkSafe have reminded employers that regulations regarding the collection, recording, holding, and use of COVID-19 vaccination information have expired. Most farmers would simply have verified their employees’ vaccination status by visual means, such as sighting their phones or vaccination records,…
We’ve made a submission on the Victorian Government’s proposed Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan. Kangaroo control is an essential process for Victorian farmers to ensure they can limit the damage and cost inflicted on their businesses by the pest animals. The…