New chief for Victorian Farmers Federation

VICTORIA’S peak farming body has appointed Charlie Thomas as its new chief executive Victorian Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking said Mr Thomas brought a “wealth of experience and knowledge” to the role, which he will assume on July 7. “Charlie’s experience and reputation representing farmers and rural Australians over the past 15 years is second […]

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