First three years of the Fair Work Act 2009: Submission
The NFF’s 12 April 2012 submission to Fair Work Australia for the review of the first three years of the Fair Work Act (including individual flexibility arrangements and the National Employment Standards) recommends that Fair Work Australia reduce red tape, confusion and complexities within the Fair Work Act.
Future of farming in Victoria’s hands
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will host a forum about the future of the agricultural sector next week in Victoria. The forum, part of the NFF’s initiative, the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture, is designed to give farmers, the wider agricultural supply chain and those with an interest in, or involvement with agriculture the chance to […]
Fuelling the agricultural energy debate
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has released its submission to the Australian Government’s Energy White Paper, reinforcing the importance of affordable fuel and energy to the long-term competitiveness of Australia’s agricultural sector. “Fuel and energy are among the largest costs for Australian farmers, and the spike in fuel prices over the past decade has had […]
Business advisory forum fails to consider agriculture
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed its disappointment at agriculture being excluded from the Australian Government’s inaugural Business Advisory Forum, held in Canberra today. NFF President Jock Laurie said while the bulk grain handling and storage sector was invited to the table, the wider agricultural industry was a notable omission. “Today’s forum focuses on […]