Media Releases
VFF Statement in response to confirmed case of H5 bird flu in Western Australia.
To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation President, Ryan Milgate: “The Victorian Farmers Federation is aware that a case of H5 avian influenza has been confirmed in Western Australia, and we are working closely with government as the national response…
Farmers welcome government response on tax concessions
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to increase the turnover threshold for access to small business capital gains tax (CGT) concessions from $2 million to $10 million, saying the change is a step in the right…
New engagement framework falls short for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the release of VicGrid’s Community Engagement and Social Value Guidelines represents a long-overdue acknowledgement of issues farmers and regional communities have been raising for years, but falls well short of delivering the binding protections landholders need.…
VFF demands transparency as government withholds key Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund details
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government has broken a pledge to release a full breakdown of how it intends to spend the $1.6 billion collected through the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF). VFF President Ryan Milgate said Victorian farmers, businesses and households…
VFF welcomes fresh farming leaders
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Jason Mellings as VFF Grains President, Dusty Pascoe as VFF Grains Vice-President and Avril Hogan as the VFF’s Special Skills Director on the VFF Board. The appointments…
VFF calls for dingos to be removed from the endangered species list in Victoria
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to immediately remove dingoes from Victoria’s threatened species protections, following the release of new genetic research that raises serious questions about the scientific basis underpinning current conservation policy. The…
VFF UDV members elect new Vice-President
Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) members have elected Mark Billng to the role of VFF UDV Vice-President. The announcement completes the VFF UDV Policy Council team that will represent and advocate for Victorian dairy farmers. VFF…
VFF warns government water buybacks are creating an unfair corporate water market
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Federal Government water buybacks are creating an unfair market where corporates and government purchasing power are pushing ordinary irrigators to the sidelines. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said recent water purchases highlighted how…
VFF welcomes sensible firearms review decision for farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision not to proceed with a cap on firearm numbers for primary producers, describing it as a sensible and practical outcome for Victorian farmers who use firearms as an agricultural tool…
New horticulture leaders set to take the mantle
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to announce the appointment of a new leadership team for VFF Horticulture group, with Goulburn Valley farmer Michael Crisera elected as President. Joining the leadership group are Kain Richardson as Western Region Councillor,…
Farmers urge reform on outdated CGT thresholds
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on the Federal Government to modernise small business capital gains tax (CGT) concession thresholds, warning outdated settings are putting family farm succession at risk across Australia. In a letter to Federal Treasurer Jim…
Farmers warn of CGT hit ahead of Federal Budget
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers to rule out changes to capital gains tax concessions on farm transfers in next Tuesday’s Federal Budget, warning that asset-based taxes applied to working farms would amount to…