VFF Policy Council passes four new Policy Statements
At its December meeting, the VFF Policy Council has adopted policies on:
Category Environment & Planning
Have your say: On-farm powerlines
The Essential Services Commission is currently developing an enforceable code of practice in relation to how electricity transmission companies access land. This code of practice will place enforceable obligations on electricity transmission companies when they access land under section 93…
East Gippsland Rural Strategy
The East Gippsland Rural Strategy is open for comment until 3 February 2023. The VFF encourages farmers in East Gippsland Shire to read the draft strategy and ensure that it understands the agricultural sector and to ensure policy enhances the…
Farmers to have a say on biosecurity legislation reform
Farmers are being encouraged to have their say on new legislation governing biosecurity in Victoria. The Victorian Government has released a discussion paper for public feedback which will guide reform to biosecurity laws. A key target of the reform is…
Victorian Agriculture and Climate Change Statement launched
VFF President Emma Germano joined Minister for Agriculture the Hon. Gayle Tierney MP and other industry leaders for the launch of Victoria’s Agriculture and Climate Change Statement at the Ellinbank SmartFarm on Wednesday 7 September 2022. The statement (which has…
Have your say on renewable energy and transmission infrastructure
The VFF is preparing a submission to Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF) Preliminary Design Consultation Paper. We have repeatedly called for a statewide plan for renewable energy, transmission and distribution in a way that is fair and affordable. The VFF…
Farmers speak up on riverside camping
Over the past few months the number of potential riverside camping sites being inspected and opened is increasing. VFF is discussing issues and concerns raised by our members with senior public land staff and the Minister for Environment. As we…
Agriculture Amendment Bill 2022
The VFF is aware of misinformation being circulated amongst the community regarding the Agriculture Amendment Bill 2022 which is currently before the Victorian Parliament. The VFF received a briefing from the government prior to the introduction of the Bill and…
Accommodation & Wind Energy Facilities
The Victorian Farmers Federation would like to inform its Members that the new changes to the Victorian Planning Scheme, in regards to accommodation (including dwellings) and wind energy facilities, have now been gazetted. The amendment introduces a new planning permit…
Rural Workers Accommodation
The Victorian Farmers Federation would like to inform its members that the new changes to the Victorian Planning Scheme, in regards to Rural Workers Accommodation, have now been gazetted. The amendment introduces a new land use term and definition for…
What you need to know about new waste and pollution laws
In August and September 2021 we partnered with the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and law firm Ashurt to present a series of seminars for members detailing their obligations under the new environmental laws dealing with pollution and waste. The VFF has…