Pay Phones Essential in Rural Australia
Responding to reports today that Testra will cut its pay phones services, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is seeking a detailed explanation from Government and Telstra on how services will continue to be provided. “Telstra has Universal Service Obligation’s (USO) it is required to meet as part of its licence condition, and so NFF would […]
Sustainability the Key to Farmers' Future
The timing of the Australian Agriculture and Food Policy Reference Group report could not have been better for Australia’s environment. With the Government currently reviewing the Natural Heritage Trust program and beginning work on the next environmental flagship program, the report provides strong guidance on delivering environmental outcomes in the best possible way, the National […]
The Challenge for Future Drought Policy is Balance
“The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) fully supports the view of the Agriculture and Food Policy Reference Group that future national drought policy should place a greater emphasis on drought preparedness and risk management, however, we are concerned about arbitrary deadlines for abolishing drought business support,” NFF CEO Mr Ben Fargher said today. Mr Fargher’s comments […]