Victorian farmer leaders are encouraging primary producers to be aware of new workplace manslaughter laws.
Victorian Farmers Federation president David Jochinke said the organisation maintained its original view the legislation should apply equally to everyone in the workplace.
He said the organisation would help educate farmers with knowledge to comply with new laws and achieve the best safety outcomes.
Mr Jochinke said new manslaughter laws carried a maximum penalty of up to 20 years jail for individuals and fines up to $16.5-million dollars for duty holders.