Tough new penalties which can jail those who incite farm invasion and harassment are a step closer, with the passage of the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019 through the House.
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Farm trespassers must face full weight of the law
Victorian laws should be bolstered to protect farmers’ human rights from animal activists and give police the authority to dole out on the spot fines of up to $12,000 for farm trespass offences, says the country’s dairy farmer lobby.
National trend towards farm consolidation
A new ANZ report that reveals the number of farming businesses in Australia has reduced over the past decade by about 5 per cent each year.
Permanently increasing FHA assets test for farmers
More farmers will be able to access vital assistance when they are going through tough times, with the Government introducing legislation to maintain the net farm asset threshold for Farm Household Allowance (FHA) at $5 million.
Federal Government delivers to protect farmers
The Government is delivering on its election commitment to protect the privacy of Australian farmers and primary producers by introducing legislation to protect them from the unlawful actions of animal activists.
Put your views forward for FHA review
The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) independent review panel is holding face-to-face consultations right across the country to get farmers’ views on accessing the payment.
Review of Farm Household Allowance begins
A review of Farm Household Allowance (FHA) has begun to make sure the hardship payment is supporting farmers as well as possible and to see if there ways to improve it.
Changes to Farm Household Allowance through Parliament
The Government passed legislation to amend the Farm Household Allowance to boost help farmers in drought.