Coalition commits to trade priorities for farmers
IN A double windfall for farmers the Coalition has committed to pursuing comprehensive trade agreements – reaffirming agriculture as a central pillar in all negotiations – and returning to a dedicated, stand-alone federal trade minister who has a seat in Cabinet. “Some have suggested Australia should throw in the towel and carve out sensitive sectors, […]
Industry backs Tony Burke’s food policy working group
Joint Statement THE Federal Government’s announcement to establish a working group to advise the Government on a strategic policy framework for Australia’s food industry has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today. Federal Agriculture Minister Tony Burke said he wanted Australia to adopt the same “strategic […]