Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced protests from farmers during the 2025 Bush Summit in Ballarat, Victoria. Following his address at the summit, which focused on regional issues and included an announcement of new funding for a low-interest loan fund to support agricultural operators dealing with drought and floods, Albanese was met with jeers and a convoy of farmers in tractors who chased his motorcade through the town. The farmers expressed their opposition to the federal and state governments' renewable energy policies, which they feel are being imposed despite their objections. The event highlighted tensions between the government’s regional policy initiatives and the concerns of rural communities.