Sanctions for activists TOUGH laws aimed at protecting farmers and farm businesses against people inciting farm trespass have passed the federal parliament. The new laws mean anyone sharing farmers’ private details online to incite farm trespass will risk jail time. A similar law is also on its way through state parliament. The changes to federal law will strengthen the consequences for incitement to trespass, property damage and theft on agricultural land. Eastern Victoria Region MP Melina Bath said: “These strong new laws are a huge win for farmers, their families and regional communities not only in Victoria, but Australia-wide. “They send a clear message to law-breaking activists that publishing the personal information of farmers, including their home addresses, to incite trespass will not be tolerated.” A corresponding bill, the Crimes Amendment (Trespass) Bill 2019, introduced into the state Legislative Council by Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party MP Jeff Bourman, aims to “enhance protections offered to industries pertaining to animal enterprise and animal recreational activities” if passed. The bill follows several incidents where animal activists entered businesses and farms, including a Tyabb chicken farm. (“MP wants harder line against activists” The News 18/9/19).
Caring for carers lunch MORNINGTON Peninsula residents are being invited to celebrate Carer Week with Community Lifestyle Accommodation and community members, Monday 14 October. The Caring for the Carers event will include a two-course meal and entertainment at the Marina Restaurant, The Lady Nelson Room, Mullet and Skinner streets, Hastings, 10am-2pm. MC is the patron Russell Joseph and guest speaker is Nepean MP Chris Brayne. Entertainment will be by Steve McPartlane. There will also be raffle and door prizes.
“The event will offer friendship, sharing to empower and uplift,” organiser Marie Hell said. “It will be a day to raise awareness for the thousands of carers who save the government $63.3 billion by supporting a loved dependant. “CLA is about supporting carers. It will show that the love we have for the person we care for is what binds us all together in unity with one strong voice. “Let’s celebrate as a local community that recognises the important role that carers contribute to society.” All welcome. Bookings are essential. Call Kevin 9787 3730 or email: secretary@communitylifestyleaccomodation.org.au The cost is primary carers $10 and supporters $45 to CLA Bendigo Bank, BSB 633000, account 141576942 by 30 September. State your name and Carers Lunch on the deposit.
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Peninsula’s future EDWARD O’Donohue, MP for Eastern Victoria and shadow attorney general, is coming to Red Hill “for a casual evening [on] the importance of preserving our green wedge agricultural land for the future and the intriguing artistry behind truffle farming”. The Liberal Party fundraiser, 5-7pm Saturday 12 October is at the Red Hill Truffle Farm, 235 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill. Tickets: $49 on trybooking, or email events@nepeanliberals.org to pay cash at the door. Details: 0491 077 447.
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