State Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has come out swinging against the State Government’s proposed VicGrid Stage 2 reform, calling it a “transmission takeover” that disrespects regional landholders.
The proposed laws would allow access to private farmland without consent, and slap farmers with fines of up to $12,210 if they refuse.
“Labor continues to avoid community consultation and their concerns by pushing ahead with ideological agenda against regional Victorians,” she said.
The Victorian Nationals are pushing for stronger landholder rights, community consultation and fairer investment for those expected to host infrastructure on their land.
