Evidence of some Victorian local government councils slugging huge rate rises on farmers shows the Victorian Government’s local government rate capping policy isn’t working. VFF President Brett Hosking said farmers continue to get the raw end of the stick with…
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s 2025 Livestock Conference is coming to Bendigo this year on July 17. We’ve got a jam-packed lineup of speakers this year including: Also in attendance will be VFF President Brett Hosking, new VFF CEO Charlie Thomas…
We’re urging the Victorian Government to step up and deliver immediate support to drought-affected livestock producers by introducing a targeted rebate scheme for fallen stock collection costs. The VFF has made the request as it continues to work to ensure…
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We’ve welcomed the announcement by the Victorian and Federal Governments of new funding for water infrastructure and environmental projects in northern Victoria. The Commonwealth Government will provide $132 million for the Broken Reconfiguration Project, $1.38 million for three new feasibility…
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…
