Live export an important link in an integrated cattle industry
The National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) has reiterated the importance of an integrated cattle industry free to take advantage of an array of market opportunities following calls for a cap on live cattle exports. Restrictions on the live trade were this week proposed by the Australian Meat Industry Employees’ Union (AMIEU) which claims jobs in northern […]
NFF welcomes telecommunications response, warns more investment needed
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the Government’s response to the 2015 Regional Telecommunications Review, but warned more was required in the future to ensure adequacy of services in regional Australia. The warning comes following yesterday’s tabling of the response to the report, which included 12 key recommendations to improve telecommunications access in the […]
Statement: Appointment of Agriculture Commissioner to ACCC
Today’s appointment of Mick Keogh OAM as the Agriculture Commissioner to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is a positive step towards strengthening competitiveness within the rural sector. Mr Keogh brings with him a welcome mix of practical, policy and academic experience across the agriculture industry which will equip him with a thorough understanding […]
NFF reiterates support for effects test
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today reiterated its support for strengthening Australian competition law as the Federal Government approaches making a decision on the inclusion of an ‘effects test’ within section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA). NFF President Brent Finlay, speaking following the rekindling of debate surrounding the ‘effects test’ […]
Backpacker tax petition eclipses 10,500; farmers urge Government to reconsider
The online petition developed to urge Federal Government to reconsider implementation of the ‘Backpacker Tax’ in July, which would create severe labour shortages in the agriculture sector and stifle regional growth, has reached more than 10,500 signatories. Launched in the first sitting week of Parliament, a fortnight ago, by the NFF and its member organisations, […]
NFF congratulates Barnaby Joyce on Nationals Leadership
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has congratulated Member for New England and Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, on his success in claiming leadership of the Nationals and the position of Deputy Prime Minister. Mr Joyce ran unopposed in a leadership ballot held in Canberra last night, following the retirement of veteran parliamentarian and Member for […]
NFF congratulates outgoing Ministers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has congratulated Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss and Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Robb, on their significant contributions to Australian agriculture following the announcement of their upcoming retirements. Mr Truss will conclude his political career after more than 25 years as Member for Wide Bay in Queensland, a key […]
NFF welcomes duties on Italian tomatoes
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Australian Government announcement certain prepared or preserved Italian tomatoes will be subject to anti-dumping duties. The announcement, made by Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Christopher Pyne, earlier today will place duties on Feger and La Doria canned tomatoes and means all canned tomatoes from Italy will […]
NFF welcomes TPP signing, urges swift ratification
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the formal signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in Auckland today and urged the swift ratification of the agreement so as to create new export opportunities for Australian agriculture and to further build the sector’s contribution to the national economy. Agreed to in October 2015 by twelve Pacific […]
Petition Launched Against Proposed Backpackers' Tax
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), along with its member organisations, has today launched a campaign encouraging the Federal Government not to proceed with the proposed ‘backpacker tax’ which will erode the agriculture workforce and the prosperity of regional communities. The #backpackertax campaign will comprise an online petition and social media aimed at harnessing community support […]