Victorian policy

Rural and Regional Communities

  • Decentralise government services to regional hubs.
  • Establish rural economic zones with tax incentives and service guarantees.
  • Restore civil defence training and readiness programs.
  • Explore a government-backed rural lending facility for drought and disaster, working with national financial institutions.
  • Invest in efficient irrigation, water storage and supply infrastructure; review speculative trading in irrigation-water entitlements.
  • Protect working farms, fisheries and managed forestry, including locally processed timber and evidence-based sustainable harvest standards.
  • Require suitable restoration or rehabilitation bonds for major energy and transmission developments affecting rural land.
  • Support rural sporting clubs and regional community facilities, including community access to animal-related sport where lawful.

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Environment and Practical Conservation

Fund a long-term program for invasive weeds and feral pests, rehabilitate rivers and wetlands, expand bushfire preparedness and partner with farmers on practical conservation.

Transport and Public Infrastructure

Build out freight and passenger rail corridors, improve cross-suburban connections, upgrade rural roads and publish the full costs of major transport commitments.

Animal Welfare and Companion Care

Support responsible pet ownership and ethical breeding, defend working animals and protect lawful animal activities under enforceable welfare safeguards.

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