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This move is perceived by farmers as draconian and unjust, fundamentally threatening their land rights and privacy. Farmers like Andrew Weederman express concern that such legislation could set a dangerous precedent, allowing corporations to override property rights under the guise of infrastructure development.
The protest is a clear expression of frustration against what many see as overreach by the Victorian Labor government. It raises vital questions about the balance between infrastructural progress and respect for landowners’ rights.