Statement on the Morrison Government’s decision not to appeal live export decision
The Morrison Government has tonight bought to a close a dark chapter in Australia’s history with its decision not to appeal the Federal Court’s decision in the matter regarding the 2011 shut down of the live cattle export trade. “Prime Minister Morrison called me earlier to say his Government would not stand in the way […]
NFF says more must be done to improve attitudes to farm safety
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar says a new report into farm safety provides for sobering reading. Farmsafe Australia’s inaugural report, Safer Farms reveals that more than 200 people have lost their lives on Australian farms in the past 18 months. The report features data related to on-farm injuries and fatalities and […]
Farmers: Do the right thing PM Morrison – we’re counting on you
The National Farmers’ Federation believes Federal Cabinet is set to meet to decide whether to appeal the Federal Court’s decision in favour of the Brett Cattle Company, in the matter regarding the 2011 shut down of the live cattle trade to Indonesia. “At this seemingly eleventh hour, our message to Prime Minister Morrison is clear […]
More funding welcomed to bolster RIC’s capacity to deliver for farmers, end of no-interest loans disappoints
The National Farmers’ Federation says more funding announced today for the Regional Investment Corporation would improve the service’s ability to meet farmers’ needs. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said as many farmers begun to rebuild from drought the no- and low-interest loans on offer by the RIC were highly valuable. “However, the volume of demand and […]