Victorian farmers will descend on Parliament House in Melbourne next Tuesday 15 August for the ‘Stop the Towers’ rally, in response to the proposed VNI West and Western Renewables Link transmission projects.
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said the state’s peak farming lobby supports farming voices heard by the rally organisers.
“The Andrews government has failed to adequately plan for the transition to renewable energy and it’s completely unacceptable that farmers and our regional communities are set to pay the price.”
“Farmers and regional communities have been taken for a ride since these projects were announced and I’m not surprised that frustration is leading directly to Spring Street.”
“It’s the clear view of the VFF that an immediate stop to all activities related to the planning and construction of the Western Renewables Link and VNI-West transmission projects must be made,’ Ms Germano said.
RALLY INFORMATION:
- When: Tuesday 15 August, 12:45pm
- Where: Victorian State Parliament steps, Spring Street, Melbourne