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…
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…
We’re urging a solution after the sudden halt of a northern Victorian knackery’s stock disposal service has left some farmers without access to the critical service. VFF Livestock Group President Scott Young said the VFF is working with Agriculture Victoria…
Today the VFF has announced the outcome of the VFF Egg Group Council Elections. The positions were uncontested and the VFF would like to congratulate all of the successful incumbent office bearers: On behalf of the entire VFF, we would…
A huge congratulations to VFF member Eileen Jorgenson who was recently awarded VFF Life Membership in front of a packed house at the 2025 VFF Grains Conference in Horsham. Eileen’s contribution to the VFF and wider agricultural industry has been…
The Presidents of Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF), United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (UDV) and Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) have announced a settlement in the legal dispute over VFF UDV’s membership of ADF. The settlement will see VFF UDV remaining a…
Today’s Commonwealth Government announcement to purchase 30,614 megalitres (ML) of water from Duxton Water has sent off alarm bells in Basin communities. VFF President Brett Hosking said the $121.3m water sale would hurt farmers and regional communities the most. “While…