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Another pressing issue Davis addressed was recent legislation targeting farmers. The state government introduced laws allowing for fines of up to $12,000 for farmers who refuse access to their properties, with corporate breaches being penalized up to $48,000. Davis criticized these laws as "draconian," asserting that Victorian farmers already possess powerful legal rights and that these new measures are unnecessary and unfair.
He revealed that the legislation was pushed through the lower house with minimal debate—just two hours—and that his party voted against it. He pledged to repeal these laws if elected, emphasizing that they represent an unjust layer of control and coercion over the farming community.