#datadrought coalition comes out in force in support of maintaining landline services
The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition is concerned reliable home phone services in the bush may be soon put at risk under proposed changes to the Universal Service Obligation (USO). Members of the Coalition have today appeared at the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the USO in Sydney. As part of the Inquiry, the Productivity […]
NFF asks Minister Joyce to stand up for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is disappointed Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture and Water Minister Hon Barnaby Joyce won’t rule out the compulsory acquisition of farmland in northern and central Queensland for defence training purposes. Minister Joyce broke his silence on the issue yesterday saying he’ll travel to Marlborough to speak to only about half […]
Defence land grab ‘an absolute last resort’ says Minister
The National Farmers Federation says the Government’s commitment to only compulsory acquire farms as ‘an absolute last resort’ would provide some comfort to anxious north Queensland landholders whose properties had been ear-marked for acquisition. In a letter sent to 60 landholders in November 2016 the Australian Defence Forces outlined intentions to potentially make acquisitions to […]
Farmer uncertainty continues as Minister refuses to rule out defence land grab
Uncertainty remains for 60 landholders in Queensland’s Charters Towers and Marlborough areas with the Government refusing to rule out the compulsory acquisition of up to 300,000 hectares of farm land for defence training purposes. Speaking after a meeting with Defence Minister Senator Marise Payne in Rockhampton today NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the Minister […]
No white flag on TPP as Trump prepares to assume White House
The National Farmers Federation will continue to apply pressure on the Government to push ahead with the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) despite President-elect Donald Trump now only hours away from occupying the White House. Throughout his campaign President-elect Trump had vowed to kill the United States’ involvement in deal as a matter of priority after […]
Northern Basin Review – tell Canberra enough is enough with quick online submission
Northern basin community members are being urged to complete a quick and easy online submission to let the Government know that enough is enough when it comes to water recovery. In a revision of the Northern Basin Plan the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) proposes a reduction of the total volume of planned recovery from […]
NFF urges Government to remember every cent counts in 2017-2018 budget
The National Farmers’ Federation is calling on the Government to show economic leadership and allow Australian agriculture to thrive with the message every cent counts. The peak farming organisation, has outlined 35 recommendations in its pre-budget submission that it sees as crucial to the ongoing success of agriculture and its contribution to the national economy. […]
NFF seeks clarity over Government's intentions in proposed defence land grab
National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar will attend a meeting in Charters Towers tomorrow with landholders affected by the Australian Defence Forces’ plan to compulsory acquire pastoral land for military training purposes. In a letter sent to more than 50 landholders in November 2016 the ADF outlined intentions to potentially make the acquisitions as […]
NFF urges patience as Australia’s data drought causes North Pole meltdown
This Christmas the NFF is urging farmers, especially children who have been good all year, to be patient with Santa’s deliveries as the data drought impacts North Pole operations. “Today the NFF received inside information from the North Pole that there had been a delay processing orders from regional Australia.” NFF President Fiona Simson said. […]
Few surprises in mid-year budget update
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today urged the Government to remain steadfast in its commitment to vital economic reform, including lowering company tax rates to attract investment, following the release of the mid-year budget update. The Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) reaffirmed a predicted return to budget surplus by 2021. Treasurer Scott […]