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Council & Politics

12 October, 2026

The waiting game

FIVE weeks ago, more than 1000 people descended on Marnoo for the biggest show of strength Farmers Fightback had managed in four years of campaigning. Now, things are strangely quiet. Not because the fight is over. According to Farmers Fightback chairman Ben Duxson, the movement has done about as much as it can before Victorians decide who governs them for the next four years.

By Henry Dalkin

Farmers Fightback chairman Ben Duxson, centre, with affected farmers on stage at the Marnoo FUNdraiser. Five weeks on from the 1000-plus gathering, Mr Duxson says the movement is now waiting to see what happens at the November 28 state election.
Farmers Fightback chairman Ben Duxson, centre, with affected farmers on stage at the Marnoo FUNdraiser. Five weeks on from the 1000-plus gathering, Mr Duxson says the movement is now waiting to see what happens at the November 28 state election.
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