‘Draconian’ Victorian Government imposes hefty fine for farmers

Victoria Shadow Treasurer James Newbury says the Victorian Government is telling farmers they will be fined $12,210 if they block transmission companies land access.

“It’s shocking and they’re doing this not just to regional Victoria, but also in the city,” Mr Newbury told Sky News host Steve Price.

“The government is taking over planning controls … now saying to farmers we’re going to come along with a massive stick if you say no.

“What the government’s doing is draconian.”