We’ve expressed our disappointment in the Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into stamp duty, which recommended Victoria should introduce a new broad-based land tax. VFF President Emma Germano said farmers want to see stamp duty reform, but do not support any new…
In a recent VFF submission, we argue the inefficiencies and outdated thinking behind stamp duty is putting a handbrake on farming businesses and preventing young farmers from buying into the market. VFF President Emma Germano said “tax reform in 1999…
The VFF opposes potential changes to the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme as flagged by the Grattan Institute and says it would further increase the already sky-high cost of living pressures on consumers and further financially strain farmers. VFF President Emma…
The Productivity Commission has launched an inquiry into the Future Drought Fund that will examine the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of its activities. The Future Drought Fund provides secure, continuous funding for programs, grants and arrangements that support Australian farmers…
At its December meeting, the VFF Policy Council has adopted policies on:
Victoria Police is urging all current firearm owners to check their existing storage arrangements meet the new firearm storage minimum standards set to be enforced from later this year. From 30 August, all licensed firearm owners, including Category A and…
A big thank you to those of you who tuned into our recent webinar to discuss Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). It was our largest ever webinar with over 1,200 fellow audience members. It was a clear demonstration of not…
Under Glenelg Shire Council’s 2022/23 Draft Budget, total rate revenue will increase from $25.1million to a staggering $28.8 million. The average rates for a farm assessment will increase from $2,877 to $3,538 – representing a 23% increase, whilst the average…
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…
Catch up on VFF’s second Global Supply Chain webinar held on Thursday 10 March 2022 to learn about the impact of current international conflict on Australian agriculture accessing critical inputs and exports and how we can improve our national supply…
Catch up on VFF’s Global Supply Chain webinar held on Tuesday 26 October 2021 to learn about current factors influencing global supply chains and how this will impact Australian agriculture accessing critical inputs and exports. The discussion led by VFF…
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…