China FTA delay would be reckless and unforgivable
Failure to ratify the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement could cost the Australian agriculture sector up to $18 billion over ten years, according to economic analysis by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). With introduction of the enabling legislation into the House of Representatives today, the NFF has renewed calls for bipartisan support for the China FTA. […]
Statement on new Coalition Agreement
The agreement announced between Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, demonstrates a welcome focus on the needs of rural, regional and remote Australia. While the text of the agreement has not been made public, the National Farmers’ Federation understands key promises have been made, including: – ongoing funding for the mobile […]