The Premier has been urged to meet farmers face to face following last Friday’s Reset Victoria Rally in Bendigo.
In Parliament this week, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said nearly 500 people attended the rally, reflecting a deep level of community anger over the Allan Labor government’s lack of consultation on high-voltage transmission lines planned for Victoria and a range of other issues.
Premier Jacinta Allan did not speak with protesters at the rally.
Ms Broad told Parliament speakers at the rally were especially upset and angry about the government’s approach to implementing renewables.
“They believe rural and regional Victorians are being treated with contempt and have been left feeling like second-class citizens.”
Ms Broad said she attended an event at Parliament House this week where the Premier said: ‘When you listen to people and understand people, you get better outcomes.’
“Well, the same action is what I ask the Premier to take: to extend the same courtesy and meet farmers, landholders and key stakeholders face to face to listen and discuss the direct impact of renewables in northern Victoria.
“Friday’s rally aimed to tell the Premier that rural and regional Victorians matter, and they certainly sent that message loud and clear.
“Labor can’t manage money and continues to ride roughshod over rural and regional Victorians.”
Media Contact: Linda Barrow 0484 303 764 linda.barrow@parliament.vic.gov.au
