We’ll hit the ground running and work with new Victorian Premier Ben Carroll after he was elected earlier today.
A message from Victorian Farmers Federation President, Ryan Milgate:
“Leadership is tough and it’s critically important to listen to those who you are entrusted to lead.”
“The agriculture industry and regional Victoria are crying out for leadership that delivers for agriculture, farmers and regional Victoria.”
“Regional Victoria and our farmers are facing major challenges, from the flawed renewable energy roll out, a fire services tax that is unfair to our farmers, rising costs and crumbling roads that are increasing pressure on regional communities. Ben Carroll has an opportunity to reset the relationship with agriculture and put the sector back at the centre of the state’s economic future.”
“With just four months until the Victorian election, we expect all sides of politics to put forward a credible plan that gets Victorian agriculture moving again and gives farmers and regional communities the confidence they deserve.”
“Agriculture and regional communities drive the Victorian economy, we need leadership that recognises this and helps enable us to do what we do best.”