Government confirms liquidity trap for farmers and small business under new ‘Super Tax’
Farming families and small business owners across the country have been left speechless by the Agriculture and Small Business Minister Julie Collins’ response in question time today regarding proposed changes to superannuation. When asked whether the changes would result in a tax bill on unrealised gains even in years with zero or negative income, the […]
NFF condemns Greens’ reckless proposal on environment laws
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) vehemently opposes the Greens’ proposal to remove continuing use provisions and ban native forestry in exchange for passing the Albanese Government’s Nature Positive bills. NFF Deputy CEO Charlie Thomas slammed the proposal as a dangerous overreach that threatens the viability of Australian agriculture. “This ill-conceived plan from the Greens demonstrates […]
Coles and Woolworths face heat at ACCC hearings
Coles and Woolworths have been subpoenaed to provide evidence at this week’s ACCC hearings as part of their inquiry into supermarket practices. The NFF Horticulture Council is urging the ACCC to focus closely on these supermarkets’ actual buying practices and procedures. “We have long maintained that these buying practices are exploitative and take advantage of […]