Submissions
Land (Regulated Watercourse Land) Regulations
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…
VFF State Budget 2021-22 Submission
This year’s VFF Budget Submission is focussed on growing Victorian agriculture and helping our state get back on track as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst we appreciate the strained economic environment that the Victorian Government is currently working…
EPA Waste Determination Discussion Paper
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to submit in response to the EPA Waste determination discussion paper. Animal manure and organic compost are integral by-products and inputs for the Victorian agricultural industries. Their production and use varies across…
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…