‘Not fair’: Farmer opens up on new levy and wild conditions in his local town

Long-time farmer, Graham Puckle, has opened up on the wild conditions in his drought-stricken local town of Hopetoun in rural Victoria, as well as the new emergency services levy.

Puckle has been a farmer for 50 years, and told Tom Elliott the scene in Hopetoun on Monday was something he hadn’t seen in a long time.

And he’s fired up over how the state government has treated those impacted by the new levy.

Press PLAY to hear the emotional interview on 3AW Mornings

“Get out of our pockets … just keep it equal,” Mr Puckle said.

“I accept we’ve got to pay tax … but spread it over the community.

“Why just belt us around the ears all the time?”

Press PLAY down below to watch the dust storm which hit Hopetoun on Monday

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