Privacy changes protect farmers & disrupt radical extremists' business model

Extremist group Aussie Farms Incorporated will, from tomorrow be compelled to comply with the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988. In January, the group published the addresses of more than 3000 farm and farm-related businesses on a map designed to incite people to enter the identified premises without authorisation to obtain covert footage. Immediately, the National Farmers’ […]

Privacy changes protect farmers & disrupt animal extremists' business model

Extremist group Aussie Farms Incorporated will, from tomorrow be compelled to comply with the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988. In January, the group published the addresses of more than 3000 farm and farm-related businesses on a map designed to incite people to enter the identified premises without authorisation to obtain covert footage. Immediately, the National Farmers’ […]

Labor outlines positive ideas for agriculture

Australia’s peak farm body has welcomed the Labor leader, Bill Shorten’s speech to Parliament last night – noting a series of commitments aimed at agriculture and regional Australia. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said smart investments in regional infrastructure, education and connectivity were critical for the farm sector’s growth. “As an industry, we’ve […]