Bankruptcy Amendment (Exceptional Circumstances Exit Package) Bill 2011: Submission
The NFF’s 22 August 2011 submission to the Bankruptcy Amendment (Exceptional Circumstances Exit Package) Bill 2011 calls for a shift in the policy focus from drought relief to drought management and preparedness, ensuring farmers are supported and have the tools to manage their businesses.
Road Funding Reforms: Submission
The NFF’s 22 August 2011 submission into Road Funding Reforms supports the principles behind the reforms but raises signficant questions as to how road charging will occur and how the benefits from supply side reform will be realised.
Clean Energy Legislative Package: Submission
The NFF’s 22 August 2011 submission on the Clean Energy Legislative Package reinforces the NFF’s concerns (raised previously) about the impact of the carbon tax on Australian farmers and the agricultural sector.