Submission to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Climate Trigger) Bill 2020
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to respond to Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry into the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Climate Trigger) Bill 2020. The NFF notes that it has considered the proposal in its submission to the statutory review of the EPBC Act and reiterates that it does […]
NFF Submission to Independent review of the EPBC Act Discussion Paper
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Submission to Basin Socio-Economic Assessment Panel draft report
The submission responds to the Basin social and economic Assessment Panel draft report, led by Robbie Sefton. The draft report made 48 findings and 20 recommendations which the NFF reflects on, and provides suggestions to improve some recommendations for the final report. Download PDF File
Submission to Treasury ‘Enhancements to Unfair Contract Terms Protections’
The NFF calls for unfair contract terms to be made illegal, for unfair contract term protections to be extended so that they apply to all standard form contracts, and various other measures which would make contractual arrangements between producers and purchasers more equitable. Download PDF File
(RRRCC) Regional Connectivity Program Grant Opportunity Guidelines – draft
The RRRCC believes that Australian society and the economy stand to gain from having regional, rural and remote areas digitally connected. The Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) grants is an important initiative that responds to findings of the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review and will help deliver on the RRRCC’s goals for equitable voice and data services […]
Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Terms & Conditions
About the Diversity in Agricultural Leadership Program The DiALP is an initiative of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the peak body representing Australia’s farm sector. The DiALP is supported by a number of Partners. More information is available here. The DiALP mentoring opportunity is designed for aspiring female leaders with a passion for agriculture. This program […]
Submission to the National Transport Commission ‘Heavy vehicle charges consultation report’
The NFF recommends that the Road User Charge be maintained at its current level in 2020-21 and 2021-22. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE
Submission to Senate Committee on the Multi-Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the Murray Darling Basin Plan Issues Paper
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Senate Select Committee on the Multi-Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the Murray Darling Basin Plan Issues Paper. To view the full submission, click here.
(RRRCC) Digital Technology Hub — consultation paper
The Digital Tech Hub is an important initiative that will help to deliver on Goal 4: Digital capacity building for regional, rural and remote Australia, and the RRRCC welcomed the government’s 2019-20 Budget commitment to establish the Hub. The RRRCC believes that Australian society and the economy stand to gain from having regional, rural and […]
Submission to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator ‘Draft Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan 2020-25’
The NFF is largely supportive of the strategies proposed by the NHVR, which would improve the productivity of Australia’s road freight if implemented. Download PDF File