The Victorian Farmers Federation is the peak body representing Victorian agriculture. VFF has been on the record regarding our concerns in relation to lack of regulatory knowledge and considerations in relation to agriculture and the GED and the appropriateness of…
What is the fatal flaw underpinning the current preparedness strategy? While the preparedness strategy remains sound, it is clear the current system does not deliver the focus the Overview of the 2016 document aimed to achieve. For agriculture we are…
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a submission to these regulations. We note that VFF were only given notice of the regulations on 1 April 2022. VFF is the peak body representing the farming community. The great majority of…
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a submission to the Intent to vary Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land. We understand that the changes are minor and relate to an extension until 2024. It is disappointing…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to submit in response to the Macedon Ranges Rural Land Use Strategy. The farming community routinely expresses concern that agricultural issues are not being properly considered by the Victorian planning system. Macedon…
This submission outlines the VFF’s and the local farming community’s concerns with Council’s differential rate proposal and puts forward positive solutions to Council so it can achieve a fairer and more equitable rating strategy. Click the link below to download…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry of the Australia’s Maritime Logistics System. The events of COVID-19 have highlighted the strategic importance of ports and shipping to Australia’s ongoing well-being and prosperity.…
It is critical changes are made to the planning system to support the retention and growth of agriculture in Victoria. Repeated failures to address or consider these matters, in response to consultation or in preparation of documents such as this,…