Submissions
Protecting Melbourne’s Green Wedges and Agricultural Land
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to make suggestions for Industry / land holder viewpoints as to whether the Planning for Melbourne’s Green Wedges and agricultural land (GWAL) will be effective in ensuring a future for Melbourne’s food…
VFF Supplementary Submission to the 2020-21 Victorian State Budget
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to provide this supplementary budget submission. Since February when we provided you our 2020/21 budget submission, Victoria has confronted the greatest challenge of our modern history, the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, Rabobank found…
Independent Assessment of Social and Economic Conditions in the Basin
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…
Multi Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the MDBP
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…
State Budget 2020-21
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…
Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy
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…
ACCC inquiry into water markets in the Murray Darling Basin
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…
Independent Review of Water for the Environment Special Account
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…
Meeting Obligations to Protect Ramsar Wetlands
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…