NFF stands ground on 15% backpacker tax
The National Farmers’ Federation stands by its support for a 15% backpacker tax, the Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said. We believe that this rate is fair, internationally competitive and recognises the unique nature of seasonal work. We don’t believe that backpackers should pay less tax than those on the Seasonal Worker Program. Our members […]
Compromise on 15% backpacker tax welcomed
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the comments by the Treasurer that the Government has agreed to a compromise on the backpacker tax of 15%, the Chief Executive Officer of the NFF, Tony Mahar said. “It has been a painful process but we wholeheartedly welcome the announcement that a compromise rate of 15% has been […]
NFF will hold the Australian Government accountable for improving agvet chemical access
The Australian Government is on notice that it must continue to deliver on much needed reform of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) following today’s formal announcement of the agency’s relocation to Armidale. “We must see improvements in the APVMA as a result of this move, including: decreased timelines for product approvals; renewed […]
NSW farmer Fiona Simson elected as President of NFF
NSW mixed farmer and grazier Fiona Simson has been elected as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) at the NFF Annual General Meeting held in Canberra today. Ms Simson is based on the Liverpool Plains where she, her husband Ed and family run a mixed farming enterprise including broad acre farming as well […]
All not lost despite Senate rejection of Government’s Backpacker tax bills
Despite the Senate’s rejection of the Government’s Working Holiday Maker Bills today, the NFF is confident that a deal can be found to end the uncertainty when the Bills return to the Senate next week, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Farmers’ Federation said today. “The pressure is on Labor and the crossbench to […]
Farmers for Climate Action alliance joins the NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed Farmers for Climate Action as an Associate Member of Australia’s national peak agriculture body. NFF President Brent Finlay said that joining forces will strengthen the agriculture and farm sector’s advocacy and influence on policy measures needed to help the sector adapt to a changing climate and respond […]
Farmers to bring backpacker tax realities to Canberra
A delegation of farmers and growers are travelling to Canberra tomorrow to bring the realities of the ongoing backpacker tax uncertainty to MPs and Senators, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Tony Mahar said today. The eight farmers will descend on Parliament on Monday despite a lack of interest from key […]
Wool industry stakeholders come together to improve workplace health and safety in shearing sheds
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 6AM 16 NOVEMBER 2016 The development of practical materials to improve worker health and safety in shearing sheds, including how to tackle alcohol abuse and drugs such as ‘ice’, will now be developed following the formation of a wool industry Stakeholder Reference Group. The Group, comprising the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the […]
Zero tolerance of overseas worker exploitation to be front and centre in stakeholder roundtable
Driving a vision and culture of zero tolerance of overseas worker exploitation in the horticulture sector will be the key focus of a roundtable meeting to take place in mid-December, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Tony Mahar announced today. “Compliance with Australia’s tough workplace laws is important but more is […]
Socio-economic analysis of southern Basin communities long overdue
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Water Taskforce Chair, Les Gordon has welcomed the announcement that the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) will conduct detailed community scale analysis on the impact of the Basin Plan in southern basin communities. The MDBA’s commitment follows similar work that they have undertaken as part of the Northern Basin Review, […]