Another Basin Plan draft: another draft without balance
The latest version of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has failed to find the crucial balance called for by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the basin community and the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council. The ‘Altered Proposed Murray-Darling Basin Plan,’ released today, shows that the Murray-Darling Basin Authority has ignored the call to do more to balance […]
Fair Work Act fails to address farmer concerns
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has responded to the release of the Fair Work Act review, acknowledging the incremental improvements recommended by the review panel, but noting that the review does not go far enough in addressing the concerns raised by farmers. “In making our submission to the Fair Work Act review, we outlined ten […]