We’re calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton to commit to a fair and balanced transition to renewable energy that puts farmers and regional communities at the centre of Australia’s energy future. VFF President Brett Hosking…
We’re encouraging local community members to contact their local Members of Parliament to demand they vote to scrap the Victorian Government’s proposed new emergency services tax. VFF President Brett Hosking said the unfair proposed tax hike has sparked unity among…
The Coalition’s pledge for regional road funding is a step in the right direction. VFF President Brett Hosking said “it’s a small step in the right direction towards the huge investment needed to fix our crumbling road network.” “The reality…
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…
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…
We’re calling on the Victorian Parliament to take immediate action and refer the deeply flawed Fire Services Levy Bill to a parliamentary inquiry, as it faces debate in the Upper House this week. VFF President Brett Hosking said the Bill…
Victoria’s early warning mosquito surveillance program has identified the Japanese encephalitis virus in two mosquito traps in the state’s north (Moira Shire). If you live in or visit northern Victoria, particularly inland riverine regions and near the Murray River, you…
Good evening, You may be aware of commentary in the media regarding a meeting last week conducted by some VFF members who falsely claim to have held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to remove Emma Germano and Danyel Cucinotta, the…
