The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has given its verdict on the promises made by major parties ahead of today\u2019s state election, releasing its \u2018State Election Scorecard\u2019 this week.<\/p>\n
The Scorecard rates the Labor Party and Coalition based on commitments sought by the VFF as part of its \u2018Fair Go for Regional Vic\u2019 campaign.<\/p>\n
VFF President Emma Germano said she was disappointed the parties haven\u2019t made more commitments for regional Victorians, in particular singling out road maintenance and repair as an issue the Labor Party has not addressed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhilst both major parties have made significant commitments to regional health, there\u2019s little in the way of significant funding and reform to other rural issues like roads, local government funding and farm biosecurity,\u201d Ms Germano said.<\/p>\n
\u201cLabor has committed no funds to invest in regional road maintenance and repair. Last week I wrote to Premier Daniel Andrews calling on him to show that Labor are in touch with country communities by promising long-term funding certainty.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery pothole regional Victorians drive over on their way to the polling booths will be a reminder of just how neglected our roads are.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Germano encouraged all regional Victorians who haven\u2019t voted yet to check the VFF\u2019s scorecard, before making their decision.<\/p>\n
You can view the VFF State Election Scorecard by heading to www.vff.org.au\/campaign\/fair-go-for-regional-vic, and scrolling down to \u2018Download the Scorecard here\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has given its verdict on the promises made by major parties ahead of today\u2019s state election, releasing its \u2018State Election Scorecard\u2019 this week. The Scorecard rates the Labor Party and Coalition based on commitments sought by the VFF as part of its \u2018Fair Go for Regional Vic\u2019 campaign. VFF President […]<\/p>\n