Powering Regional Australia: The case for fuel tax credits
An unprecedented coalition of groups from the agriculture, fishing, forestry, tourism and resources sectors has joined together to set the record straight on the case for the fuel tax credits scheme, also commonly known as the diesel fuel rebate. The Fuel Tax Credits Coalition today released a new publication, Powering Regional Australia: The Case for […]
NFF welcomes 457 visa changes
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s release of the Government’s response to the 457 visa program, by the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash. Brent Finlay, President of the NFF, said that overseas workers play a small but important part in the Australian agriculture sector. “Australian workers are […]
NFF urges support for Biosecurity Bill 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed Biosecurity Bill 2014. The Bill, now being considered by the Senate, will strengthen disease control measures to better manage the risk of diseases entering and spreading in Australia. It is supported by four other bills, designed to help ensure smooth transition from the Quarantine Act 1908. Ron Cullen, […]