Election 2019: NFF clears up Ag Visa ‘myths’ & says bipartisan stalemate is hurting farmers
Both the Coalition and Labor have acknowledged agriculture’s workforce crisis but have so far failed to commit to a key part of the solution, the introduction of an Agriculture Visa. President Fiona Simson said the NFF had engaged with the Government, Opposition, minor parties and independents consistently for more than two years now on the […]
Election 2019: Survey asks farmers to report workforce needs
In the lead up to the 2019 Federal Election, today the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is launching its 2019 Farm Workforce Survey. The very short survey will better inform the NFF about farmers’ workforce and labour needs. NFF President, Fiona Simson said the evidence to date showed that farmers faced difficulties finding workers, difficulties that […]
Election 2019: Farmers perplexed at being left out of Labor's environment announcement
Despite owning or managing more than 50% of Australia’s land mass, farmers are concerned that agriculture was not referenced in the Australian Labor Party’s $1 billion weekend environment announcement. National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said while Labor had repeatedly assured the farm sector that agriculture would not be directly impacted by its climate policy, […]
Election 2019: NFF supports commitments for farm safety, workforce planning, young farmers & water
The National Farmers Federation has welcomed wide-ranging commitments by the Coalition to agriculture today. “Most importantly, we herald the pledge to direct $3.5 million to the longevity and growth of organisations like Farmsafe Australia,” NFF CEO Mr Mahar said. “The commitment is a tick for a key priority identified by the NFF in our election […]
Election 2019: Labor's commitment to regional communications investment a boon for the bush
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a joint announcement by Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Labor’s Regional Communications spokesperson, Stephen Jones that a Labor Government would invest $245 million in bush telecommunications. “A meaningful injection of funding to improve regional telecommunications is one of the NFF’s key election asks and we are delighted that Labor […]
Election 2019: It could be game over for farmers and their family-operated businesses
For more than 12 months the ACTU has been aggressively prosecuting its anti-big-business crusade. Painting business as the fat cat boogieman who exploits workers rather than create jobs. The approach is straight from the ACTU’s now-tired songbook and ironically and sadly, serves only to hurt the people whose interests it purports to represent. Taking a […]
Election 2019: NFF celebrates common sense win for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Government’s implementation of the new National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle and Combination Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice. “The Notice is the result of over two years of hard work by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in close partnership with industry and state and territory road transport authorities,” NFF […]
Election 2019: Farmers seek a partnership approach to animal welfare
Ensuring animals are treated humanely is a priority concern for Australian farmers, and this election the National Farmers’ Federation is calling for the next federal government to work in partnership with industry to deliver continued welfare improvements. Earlier today, Labor’s agriculture spokesperson, Joel Fitzgibbon released a six-point plan for animal welfare. The National Farmers’ Federation […]
Election 2019: NFF rallies farmers at Rockhampton election campaign launch
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has made a rallying call to farmers and political candidates in Rockhampton today. Speaking at the launch of the NFF’s Agriculture: Growing Australia campaign, held in partnership with AgForce, NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar called on farmers to unite to ensure their voice was heard in the lead up […]
Election 2019: Farmers seek bipartisan support for independent assessment of the Plan
The National Farmers’ Federation is calling for bipartisan support of the recently announced assessment of social and economic conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. “This is a sensible extension to the existing bipartisan agreement negotiated by Agriculture and Water Resources Minister David Littleproud and Shadow Water Minister Tony Burke,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. The […]