Thursday, 5 March 2026

 Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) (10:18): I want to remind the Allan Labor government that agriculture should be a priority in our regional communities and should be central when decisions are made that affect our communities. Prime agricultural land is hard to come by, particularly when it is located within a high rainfall catchment. We must stop the continued push to force renewable energy projects onto local communities like Meadow Creek near Wangaratta. It is unacceptable behaviour. The Liberal–Nationals in government will give farmers back their rights to allow a fair process when planning considerations are made.