Australian Heritage Strategy: Submission
The NFF’s 15 June 2012 submission to the Australian Heritage Strategy highlights that a lack of effective consultation, fully funded management plans and compensation for affected landowners (particularly in World Heritage listed areas) has undermined confidence in and support for the concept of Heritage listings for many agricultural landholders.
Animal welfare the priority for Australia’s farmers
Animal welfare continues to be a very high priority for the Australian farmers who raise and care for livestock, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today said. “Yesterday, the Federal Government released documents relating to possible animal welfare concerns in Australia, under freedom of information laws,” NFF President Jock Laurie said. “These documents show concerns […]
NFF welcomes foreign investment working group
An announcement by the Federal Government that a working group will be established to consult on the development of a foreign ownership register is welcome news for the Australian farm sector, said the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). NFF President Jock Laurie said today’s announcement shows the Government is listening to industry’s concerns on foreign ownership […]
Economic Forum disappointing: ag not on the agenda
The Prime Minister’s Economic Forum has failed to recognise the important role of agriculture in helping to build Australia’s economy, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today said. NFF President Jock Laurie said the Forum, held in Brisbane this week and attended by NFF Vice-President Duncan Fraser, did not capitalise on the opportunity to look […]