The VFF team have been busy working on a number of key issues for members. Please read below to learn more about what’s happening in the VFF Farming Systems space: Animal Care and Protection Bill The Victorian Government is reforming…
The Victorian Labor Government’s draft Animal Care and Protection Bill is alarge and complex piece of legislation that would give the government widepowers to regulate animal welfare across the community. The VFF is currently finalising its analysis of the draft…
The Victorian Government has released draft Animal Care and Protection Legislation for public comment in Victoria, making it the largest shakeup in 37 years. So, what does it mean for farmers, where to from here and how can you have…
This week we helped launch Victoria’s Biosecurity Strategy, which acts a vital safety net to help protect our multi-billion dollar agriculture industry. VFF Vice-President Danyel Cucinotta joined fellow Biosecurity Reference Group members, including Victorian Agriculture Minister Ros Spence at the…
The VFF has rejected the Albanese Government’s proposed biosecurity protection levy, labelling it as a new tax on food and fibre. VFF President Emma Germano said the proposed levy was unfair and would place added burden on Victoria’s agricultural industry.…
The Victorian Government is in the process of proposing amendments to the existing biosecurity legislation and regulations. These proposals focus on streamlining biosecurity management and operational processes to efficiently respond to detections of or outbreaks involving animal diseases, and plant…
The VFF is reviewing its Biosecurity Policy Statement and wants to hear our members’ views on how the Commonwealth biosecurity system should be funded in the future. The Albanese Government’s 2023-24 Federal Budget announced a biosecurity sustainable funding package of…
The VFF recently wrote to the Geelong City Council, expressing our dismay at the significant price increases at the Old Geelong Saleyards truck wash. VFF Livestock Group President Scott Young said the proposed rises will significantly impact producers’ and transporter’s…
The Victorian Government is set to introduce new animal welfare laws in 2024 that will have potentially wide-ranging impacts on the agriculture industry. We expect the government will release an exposure draft of the legislation in December prior to it…
The VFF’s Stock Sense project has distributed more than 200 free biosecurity signs to Victorian farms over the past three months in the wake of increased demand from farmers. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said the rise in demand could…
Recently we met with the State Government to discuss the upcoming animal welfare legislation and standards ahead of a decision expected in May regarding the need for a new animal welfare act. The VFF continues to advocate for fair animal…