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flag Victoria’s government passed laws allowing forced farmland acquisition for powerlines before approvals, angering farmers and raising concerns about property rights and food security.

flag Victoria’s government has passed new laws allowing compulsory acquisition of farmland for powerlines before environmental and planning approvals are complete, sparking outrage among farmers and rural groups. flag The change, which bypasses final Environmental Effects Statements, has been criticized as rushed, undemocratic, and damaging to agricultural communities. flag Farmers and regional leaders say it undermines consultation, weakens property rights, and threatens food security. flag While the government argues the move is necessary to accelerate renewable energy infrastructure, opponents warn it risks wasting taxpayer money and eroding public trust in the planning process.

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