Advocating for farmers and regional Victoria
The VFF represents the interests of farmers and regional communities to government and on industry bodies. Our members participate in the policy process through a range of forums and committees to develop our platform and campaigns.
Select from the links below to learn more about our policy and advocacy:
Farm Business
VFF Farm Business Committee promotes a fair and competitive business environment and advocates on issues including regulation, tax, local government rates, trade and drought relief.
Water
VFF Water Council is the peak representative body for Victorian irrigators and advocates on a range of issues including water security, infrastructure, drainage and the Murray Darling Basin.
Environment & Climate
VFF Environment, Planning & Climate Change Committee provides advice on land management issues such as native vegetation, pest management, planning laws, right to farm and bushfire prevention.
Workforce & Farm Safety
In conjunction with our Workplace Relations service, the VFF lobbies government in the areas of workforce training and development, industrial relations and occupational health and safety.
Infrastructure & Transport
The VFF advocates for the infrastructure and services regional communities need and deserve including better roads and freight, telecommunications, community and health services.
Animal Welfare & Biosecurity
The VFF is a leading voice on farm animal welfare concerns and protecting farm businesses from biosecurity threats.
Policy Council
The VFF Policy Council is the organisation’s peak policymaking body, underpinning the organisations advocacy work. It consists of the VFF President, Vice President, Commodity Group Chairs or their nominee, the Chairs of the VFF Issues Advisory Committees (Farm Business and Regional Development, Land Management and Water Council) and the President of the VFF Industrial Association.
Featured Campaigns
Take a look at our campaigns to see what the VFF is up to and how you can get involved. View all campaigns →
2022 Federal Election
As we enter the last stretch of the campaign, do you know which candidates have the interests of Victorian agriculture and our regional communities at…
Fair Rates for Farmers
In 2020 the VFF wrote to all Local Government Councils seeking their acknowledgement of the rating inequity faced by Victorian farmers and to ensure that…
Protecting your rights: Riverside camping rules
What you need to know about licensed river frontage camping The Victorian Government is pursuing a policy to allow camping on Crown Land river frontages…
Policy Statements
As a proudly democratic organisation, VFF members determine the policy positions and advocacy priorities for Victoria’s farming community. The VFF Policy Council is currently undertaking a review of all general policy positions with the revised statements being progressively published on this website.
Recent Submissions
VFF responses to government on current issues. View all submissions →
Electricity transmission company land access Statement of Expectations
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a submission to the draft Electricity transmission company land access Statement…
Bushfire Planning made clearer: Options for Victoria’s Planning System
The Victorian Farmers Federation is the peak body representing Victorian agriculture. VFF is concerned that although the Victorian…
The new contaminated land duties: Duty to Manage and Duty to Notify
The Victorian Farmers Federation is the peak body representing Victorian agriculture. VFF has been on the record regarding…
Have Your Say
The VFF regularly consults its members on current issues and government consultations. To get involved, get in touch with the VFF Policy Team at [email protected].