Media Releases

A new Federation University study has revealed farmers and communities are buckling under the mental health strain posed by energy and mining developments in the Wimmera and Southern Mallee regions. The study was conducted between February and June 2025 and focused on…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the success of a proposed $300 million hot chips processing facility slated for Victoria’s west relies on protecting the farmland that will supply it. VFF President Brett Hosking welcomed the investment, but questioned the government’s long-term priorities.…

Farmers in the path of the controversial VNI West Transmission Project are set to be steamrolled following the issuing of Section 93 notices to landholders along the proposed VNI West transmission project route, effectively granting compulsory access to private land.…

As Anthony Albanese prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington this evening, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Federal and State Governments to ensure farmers and regional communities are not ignored in the rush to secure rare…

VFF STATEMENT: Queensland farmer Hamish McIntyre elected new National Farmers Federation (NFF) President To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President, Brett Hosking: “I would like to congratulate incoming National Farmers’ Federation President, Hamish McIntyre and look forward to working…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s significant amendments to its proposed superannuation tax, describing the changes as a substantial improvement that will protect thousands of farming families from the worst impacts of the original policy. VFF…

VFF STATEMENT: In response to reports of some farmers receiving access notices from Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) for their land as part of the VNI West Transmission Project To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President, Brett Hosking: “We’ve…

The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) says the Victorian Government’s move to dismantle Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) and replace it with the new Safe Food Victoria must not compromise safety and result in increased costs for the dairy industry. …

In light of Coles’ decision to delay the phase-out of caged eggs until 2030 citing bird flu related supply issues, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on retailers and the government to take a realistic approach to guarantee the…

Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) statement: In response to Victoria’s Statewide Treaty Agreement. The VFF acknowledges the Victorian Government announcement that it has reached an in-principle agreement on Australia’s first Treaty.  The below is attributed to VFF President, Brett Hosking:  “The introduction of…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has condemned the Federal Government following the Federal Court’s damning decision that exposed the complete failure of former Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek to read a Murray-Darling Basin water resource plan before approving it.…

As local government rates notices hit letterboxes across the state, farmers are highlighting the madness of the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund Tax (ESVF) now hitting the pockets of Victorian homeowners.  Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Brett Hosking said the…