Following the recent call for nominations for the 2026 VFF UDV Policy Council positions, we would like to provide you with an update.
At the closing of nominations, the below uncontested nominations were received and will be declared elected unopposed:
- Councillor Region 1- Kaleb Quinn;
- Councillor Region 2- Craig Emmett;
- Councillor Region 3- Bridget Goulding;
- Councillor Region 4- Gordan Nicholas;
- Councillor Region 6- Benjamin Vagg;
- Councillor Region 7- Evan Campbell;
- Councillor Region 8- Lachlan Sutherland.
No nominations were received for Councillor Region 9.
Two nominations were received for the position of VFF UDV Vice-President, being from:
- Ian Morris; and,
- Mark Billing.
An election will be held for this position.
Further information regarding this process will be announced shortly, with voting expected to commence 12 May 2026.
All successful candidates will be formally announced at the 2026 VFF UDV Conference in Ballarat on Monday 1 June 2026 and commence their terms from that date.
Thank you to all members for your continued engagement and participation in the VFF UDV election process.

