Farmers seek assurance on Basin Inspector General role & outline expectations for water ministers meeting
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says a proposal today by Water Minister David Littleproud to appoint an Inspector General for the Murray Darling Basin must lead to improved outcomes, confidence and accountability. “Additional confidence in the delivery of the plan is crucial for communities challenged by the implementation of the Plan and the corresponding impacts […]
Farmers welcome independent oversight of live animal export regulation
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the introduction of legislation to formally establish the role of the Inspector General of Live Animal Exports. The Bill, introduced in the Senate yesterday by Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie, delivers on a key recommendation of the 2018 independent review of the live animal exports regulator (the Moss Review). The […]