The VFF appreciates the opportunity to make this submission to the Refresh of the Victorian Freight
Strategy and to have been invited to participate in the Industry Stakeholder Reference Group.
Agriculture is a vital element of the Victorian economy providing employment and generating wealth for the state. In 2021-22, approximately 154,000 people were directly employed in primary
production and food and beverage production. Many more people were employed indirectly because of this economic activity.