The VFF is concerned there remain historic issues in the Northern Basin around water management, compliance, floodplain harvesting and metering practices, and a lack of transparency. There needs to be strong rules in place around floodplain harvesting and these rules…
The Victorian Farmers Federations (VFF) is the peak body representing the environmental stewards of regulated water courses – the licensees. Our members, and licensees more broadly, raised almost universal opposition to the legislative change to remove the prohibition on camping…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide comment to the Independent Assessment of Social and Economic Conditions in the Basin. Northern Victoria is the Foodbowl of Australia producing much of the nation’s food and exports. Northern Victoria…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide comment to the Senate Select Committee on the Multi Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the Murray Darling Basin Plan. Northern Victoria is the Foodbowl of Australia producing much of the…
Victorian farmers contribute over $13.16 billion to Victoria’s economy, representing 27.8% of the state’s exports valued at $11.9 billion. Over 87,000 Victorians are employed in the state’s agricultural industries that underpins our rural and regional communities. In order to continue…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy. The Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire in 2014 had a lasting impact on the Latrobe Valley Community. Ensuring a viable outcome is achieved…
The VFF welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) inquiry into water markers in the Murray Darling Basin. The water market has rapidly developed since 1989. The original focus on water trading rules…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide comment to the Independent Review of Water for the Environment Special Account (WESA). Terms of Reference The VFF acknowledge, the very narrow Terms of Reference of the panel and while…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) thanks the Committee for this opportunity to provide comment on the Auditor-General’s report that investigated the management of Victoria’s Ramsar Wetlands in 2016. The VFF is concerned the Auditor-General found there is limited evidence to…
The VFF welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the Victorian government’s proposals to improve water market transparency. With fierce water market competition, efforts to provide additional information on the operations of the water market are essential. It is essential…
