Wide-ranging assessment of Plan's impact an important step for the future
The recently announced Assessment of the Environmental, Social and Economic Impacts of the Murray Darling Basin Plan will be crucial to keeping the Plan on track and delivering for all stakeholders, National Farmers’ Federation Water Taskforce Chair Les Gordon said. The Assessment is one of the recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s Basin Five Yearly Review […]
ACCC supports 5-star Safety Rating System for quad bikes
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumers Commission’s (ACCC) comprehensive final report into quad bike safety including recommendations for measures to establish a safety standard. Importantly, the report supports the introduction of a 5-Star Star Safety Rating System, a change the NFF has advocated for for some […]
Farmers thankful for the nation's support on a challenging day
National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said the so-called ‘world’s biggest’ action had failed to have the impact and reach organisers desired, reflecting the group’s out-of-touch sentiments. “These people are opposed to pets, guide dogs and even aquariums, their views are not representative of the general community.” However, Mr Mahar said at least […]