“True Aussie” to recognise Australian produce globally
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) today announced that the organisations will work together over the next twelve months to expand the use of the “True Aussie” brand across a broader range of Australian agricultural products. Brent Finlay, President of the NFF, said that Australia has long been a key […]
NFF seeks solutions as drought tightens grip
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is supporting the Government’s proposal to deliver an economic stimulus package to boost employment in drought-affected communities. This week, the NFF—along with representatives from NSW Farmers and AgForce QLD—met with the Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, to discuss the urgent need to better target current assistance measures and expand support […]
Farmers back call for 'effects test'
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Harper Review of competition legislation recommendations backing up the NFF’s call for an ‘effects test’ – aimed at rebalancing power between large supermarkets and farmers. NFF CEO Simon Talbot said the report to government is an important step toward reforms that will underpin Australia’s competitiveness for the […]
NFF supports call for rational debate on tax reform
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the government’s release of its Taxation Discussion Paper. Simon Talbot, CEO of the NFF, said that the paper would encourage debate and an examination of ideas, which would assist the development of sector-specific policies to take to the next federal election. “The tax system needs to be simplified. […]
Unfair contract term protections extended to small businesses
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s commitment to extending unfair contract term protections to small businesses. There are over 130,000 farm businesses in Australia and most are small and medium-sized enterprises. Simon Talbot, CEO of the NFF, said today that primary producers are in a uniquely vulnerable position, due to the […]
NFF urges support for Biosecurity Bill 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed Biosecurity Bill 2014. The Bill, now being considered by the Senate, will strengthen disease control measures to better manage the risk of diseases entering and spreading in Australia. It is supported by four other bills, designed to help ensure smooth transition from the Quarantine Act 1908. Ron Cullen, […]
NFF welcomes 457 visa changes
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s release of the Government’s response to the 457 visa program, by the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash. Brent Finlay, President of the NFF, said that overseas workers play a small but important part in the Australian agriculture sector. “Australian workers are […]
Powering Regional Australia: The case for fuel tax credits
An unprecedented coalition of groups from the agriculture, fishing, forestry, tourism and resources sectors has joined together to set the record straight on the case for the fuel tax credits scheme, also commonly known as the diesel fuel rebate. The Fuel Tax Credits Coalition today released a new publication, Powering Regional Australia: The Case for […]
Farm sector supports fair and reasonable workplace rules
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today released its submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Framework; giving its support to the maintenance of minimum wages. The President of the NFF, Brent Finlay, said that although Australian minimum wages were relatively high by international standards, living costs were also high. “We need to […]
Farmers stress importance of legislating cap on water buybacks
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today that legislating the cap on water buybacks under the Murray Darling Basin Plan to 1500 gigalitres (GL) is of utmost importance to irrigation communities. NFF Water Taskforce Chair, Les Gordon, said the decision to cap water buybacks under the Plan to 1500GL has been a stand-alone policy commitment […]