‘Evolution rather than revolution’: New Nats leader’s approach
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‘Mockery’: Great Forest National Park a done deal
The Victorian Government adopted a plan to create the Great Forest National Park back in May, making a “mockery” of the consultation period.
Peter Walsh stands down as leader of the Victorian Nationals
Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh has stood down and will be replaced by shadow roads minister Danny O’Brien.
‘Loophole’ in surveillance laws allows for trespass on farms
A clause has allowed illegally obtained footage captured on farms to be shared publicly but the VFF is pushing to have surveillance laws changed.
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Fruit growers plan to learn the ‘art of negotiation’
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Boundaries shift in federal fight
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Concerns plan is ‘detrimental’ to conventional farming
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NSW considers lifting its ban on virtual stock fencing
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Ag Minister Murray Watt tipped for a promotion
Talk of a federal cabinet reshuffle has reached a crescendo, with popular Agriculture Minister Murray Watt mooted for a promotion.
Speculation surrounds wheat tariffs
There has been a flurry of speculation that India may scrap the 40 per cent tariff it imposed on wheat imports.
Live sheep exports: Pressure mounts for Senate inquiry
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is under mounting pressure to refer legislation to end the live sheep export trade to a Senate committee for further scrutiny.
Pig inquiry: Call for CCTV on farms
Animal Justice Party, Green and Victorian Labor MPs have demanded radical animal welfare reforms, as part of a pig welfare inquiry.
Loy Yang one of seven proposed nuclear sites
Peter Dutton has revealed the seven sites the Coalition has identified as proposed new nuclear power plants as part of its “balanced energy mix”.
Three in four submissions against live ex ban
The parliamentary committee charged with scrutinising the live sheep export phase out decision has received an overwhelming number of submissions against the proposal.
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