Farmers encourage Senate to pass ‘one-stop shop’ environmental laws
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Senate to pass legislation to end the duplication between State and Federal native vegetation management laws. NFF President Brent Finlay said the NFF has long advocated for improvements to the complex national environmental law—the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). “The Government’s proposed […]
Korea-Australia FTA: Let's seal the deal
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) recommendation that Australia ratify the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) – an agreement that could deliver millions of dollars in additional export value to the Australian economy. NFF President Brent Finlay said the deal recognises agriculture as one of the […]