Farmers commend Government’s sensible short-term, gas safeguards
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed sensible measures taken by the Government this week to provide short-term safeguards for consumers and businesses, including farmers, against power outages and continuing price hikes. Today the Government will sign into effect new regulations to enable the Minister for Resources to curtail gas companies exporting gas, if there […]
Broadband wins for regional consumers but reliable telephone services remain a concern
The Telecommunications Reform Package legislation, introduced to Parliament today, includes a guarantee for all premises to be able to access broadband services. National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive, Tony Mahar said the legislation was a win for the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition and the consumers it represented. “This is a significant first step to ensuring all […]