Victoria's premier has welcomed King Island's secession to Victoria, saying the state would happily take on the island's golf courses and cheesemakers.

Some residents of the island, which sits halfway between Victoria and Tasmania, are circulating a petition to oust their current local and state governments and put Victoria in charge.

Australia's red meat industry sees significant potential export opportunities in Britain after Brexit. Credit:Cody Whiteman

They say they have been neglected by the Tasmanian government, after a reduction in shipping freight services to the island.

The picturesque Bass Strait island has a population of 1700 and attracts tourists from around the world for its golf courses, beef and dairy farms.