$6k cash incentive for Aussies to take up farm work starts Sunday
From this Sunday, Australians can access up to $6000 in cash if they head bush for farm work. The assistance is part of new government incentives for Australians to fill agriculture’s worker shortage, which also include the potential for young Australians to fast-track their access to Youth Allowance. With the peak harvest and picking season […]
Statement on ANZ
The NFF was very pleased to have clarification from the ANZ that confirms the bank does not intend to limit finance or base its lending decisions to farmers on emissions targets, nor seek to impose penalties on farmers who don’t met bank-determined targets. Farmers manage 51% of the Australian landscape, everyday delivering biodiversity benefits on […]
ACCC Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry Interim report
The submission argues for a priority to be placed on regulating the conduct of water brokers and intermediaries and improve trade processes and transparency. A key principle is that any recommendations to amend policies should reflect sound water governance principles, not just to improve the market. Several options have been proposed to address these concerns […]