COAG review of the national chemical regulation framework
The NFF’s submission supports the COAG’s efforts to ensure that the administration, usage and recording of agvet chemicals are nationally consistent. However, the NFF believes that key to a successful COAG review of the national chemical regulation framework is close industry engagement and the establishment of practical working groups that involve industry representatives with expertise […]
Zero tolerance of overseas worker exploitation to be front and centre in stakeholder roundtable
Driving a vision and culture of zero tolerance of overseas worker exploitation in the horticulture sector will be the key focus of a roundtable meeting to take place in mid-December, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Tony Mahar announced today. “Compliance with Australia’s tough workplace laws is important but more is […]
Wool industry stakeholders come together to improve workplace health and safety in shearing sheds
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 6AM 16 NOVEMBER 2016 The development of practical materials to improve worker health and safety in shearing sheds, including how to tackle alcohol abuse and drugs such as ‘ice’, will now be developed following the formation of a wool industry Stakeholder Reference Group. The Group, comprising the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the […]