Role of Local Government: Submission
The NFF’s 8 November submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into Business Regulation Benchmarking – the role of local government as a regulator – outlines key concerns including the increasing shift in cost from state to local governments and the increasing regulatory responsibilities of local government.
Farmers now look to mitigate the carbon tax negatives
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed its disappointment at the passage of the carbon tax legislation through the Senate today. “Ultimately, the carbon tax risks compromising the competitiveness of our agricultural industry,” NFF President Jock Laurie said. “We have fought against the introduction of this tax, as we know that it is going to […]