Farmers across Mallee and Victoria are standing shoulder to shoulder protecting their land, their livelihoods, and Australia’s future food production.
“Under new Victorian Government laws, power companies can force access onto private property to build massive transmission projects like VNI West. Farmers are saying loud and clear — access denied,” says Western Region Liberal MLC Bev McArthur.
“I’ve spoken to locals on the ground. They are not intimidated. They are united, strengthened by community support, even from city residents ready to stand with them.
“This isn’t just a fight about transmission lines — it’s about respect, democracy, biosecurity, and protecting the land that feeds our nation. Our farmers deserve support, not bullying,” says Mrs McArthur.
Meanwhile members of the Wallaloo and Gre Gre District Alliance in the St Arnaud district, say farmers across their region are feeling overwhelmed and unheard.
“TCV and VicGrid/VicGrub keep pushing to access land we don’t want disturbed. Our farms aren’t just properties they’re our homes, our history, and our livelihoods,” one member said.
“While older farmers, widows, and those living alone often feel the strain the most, the truth is that everyone in our community is being affected.
“No one should feel pressured or intimidated when all they want is to protect what they’ve worked so hard to build. Many people regardless of age or circumstance feel vulnerable under this pressure, all we’re asking for is respect and the right to be left alone to work the land we’ve cared for our whole lives.
“Our message is simple. We do not support the VNI West project. We want to be respected, we want to be heard, and above all, we want to keep farming the land we love. We don’t want unwanted intrusion or disruption we just want to farm in peace.
Farming groups can be contacted at the following links:
#Mallee#Farmers#VNIWest#AccessDenied#RegionalAustralia#RespectTheBushWimmera Mallee Environmental & Agricultural Protection AssociationWimmera Mallee AllianceStop Labor’s TowersSouthern Wimmera Renewables Research AssociationWestern Victoria Community AllianceSenator Bridget McKenzieWallaloo and Gre Gre District Alliance WIN News BallaratDavid Littleproud MPAcross Victoria Alliance National Party of AustraliaNational Farmers’ FederationVictorian Farmers Federation
