Weekly Update, Friday, April 9, 1999
VFF TO APPEAL MAGISTRATE'S STOCK ON ROADS DECISION: The VFF is supporting an
appeal to the Supreme Court by Malcolm and Olive Jeffery of Deans Marsh
against a Geelong Magistrate's ruling preventing them from walking their
cows along a little-used gravel road. VFF President, Peter Walsh said the
Organisation was very pleased the Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal
the decision as the case has important implications for all farmers. The
appeal is likely to be heard in the Victorian Supreme Court later this year.
The VFF is currently preparing an application to the Australian Farmers
Fighting Fund for financial assistance to pursue this case. Mr Walsh was
confident the application to the Fighting Fund would be successful because
of the implications for farmers across Victoria and in other states. For
further information contact: Peter Walsh, 54554248/018507541; Clay Manners,
92075520/0408309187.
CAMPASPE SHIRE: The VFF Policy Director together with representatives of the
UDV number 7 DC and the Echuca Branch met with the Campaspe Shire to discuss
stock on roads local law. The VFF raised a number of issues including the
requirement to lodge a bond prior to granting approval for a stock crossing.
Satisfactory agreement was reached with the Council on the great majority of
issues raised. Further information contact Clay Manners, 92075520
TAXATION REFORM: The president and other members of the VFF met with
Democrat Senator Lynn Allison and the Assistant Treasurer Rod Kemp to
discuss taxation reform issues. The discussions with Senator Allison
centered on the Democrats position on taxation of diesel fuels. Meetings
next week have been arranged between Senator Allison and VFF members in
Gippsland, Shepparton, Bendigo, Horsham and Mildura. This will provide
members with a excellent opportunity to discuss the Democrats position on
Tax reform. Discussions with Senator Kemp were on the implications of the
Ralph Review recommendation for business tax reform on the farm sector.
Further information Chris James, 92075526
NUGRAIN SUPPORTS GRAIN GROWERS: Victorian grain growers will be the
beneficiaries of the formation of Nugrain Pty Ltd, a new company, which will
bring biotechnology to grain growers through partnerships with major life
science companies. Nugrain Limited is the initiative of GrainCorp Limited
and Vicgrain Limited, two of the country's principal grain handling
organisations, and Nufarm Limited, Australia's leading agricultural chemical
company. For further information contact: Belinda Howe, 9207 5536.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW: The show representing all
areas of the Ornamental Horticulture Industry, attracts the attention of
highly acclaimed international floral and landscape designers. Held in
Melbourne, April 14-18 at the Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens,
is a main attraction for large number of local and international visitors.
The show's 1999 theme, 'Reflections', offers visitors the opportunity to
view new innovative ideas. For further information contact John Osmelak,
9207 5530.
Jennifer McMillan
RMB 4670
Denison 3858
Ph/fax +61 3 51 486 365
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