(RRRCC) Design of alternative voice service trials – request for comments and expressions of interest
The RRRCC asks that any alternative technologies for voice service delivery be proven to have greater reliability and performance quality for regional, rural and remote customers. This is directly relevant to the department’s consultation on the design of trials for delivery of alternative voice services. The RRRCC understands that this program is a trial, but […]
Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics ‘Banking Amendment (Rural Finance Reform) Bill 2019
The NFF supports the Bill, which would result in fairer lending practices for small farm businesses if it was legislated. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE
Review of the Western Australian Animal Welfare Act 2002
In Western Australia (WA), the Animal Welfare Act 2002 (the Act) and its accompanying regulations provide the legal framework for ensuring all animals in WA have appropriate standards of care. While the NFF supports the intent of the Act to promote and protect the welfare of animals, we believe that amendments are required to improve […]
NFF Competition Policy
The NFF regards competition within the marketplace as a major driver of industry innovation, investment and international competitiveness. It is critical that competition laws are effective at maintaining and improving competition across the agricultural supply chain. Australia’s current competition policy framework does not adequately protect farmers. Farmers are subject to unfair and anti-competitive commercial practices […]
Financial Risk Management
Ensuring access to finance to support small businesses, including farm businesses, is of vital importance to the agricultural sector and rural communities, ensuring these businesses can continue to grow their contribution to employment and the economy. At the same time, rural debt levels have increased significantly in the last decade – rising by over 85 […]
Drought
The NFF’s National Drought Policy prioritises objectives and outcomes that enhance long-term preparedness, sustainability, resilience and risk management for farming businesses and farming communities in Australia in order to minimise the impact of drought. It recognises the essential role of farming businesses as the nation’s food and fibre producers, important export revenue earners and stewards […]
Rural Debt and Access to Finance
Ensuring access to finance to support small businesses, including farm businesses, is of vital importance to the agricultural sector and rural communities, ensuring these businesses can continue to grow their contribution to employment and the economy. At the same time, rural debt levels have increased significantly in the last decade – rising by over 85 […]
Research and Development
The NFF is of the view that relevant agricultural Research& Development (R&D) underpins innovation to produce better quality and more competitively priced food and fibre. The NFF fully supports the current model for rural R&D, co-funded through government contributions and agricultural industry levies. Our Vision To spur innovation in agriculture, the NFF supports the following […]
Telecommunications
The NFF believes that all rural and regional Australians are entitled to equal access to reliable and affordable telecommunications – and we maintain a constant ‘watching brief’ to ensure that the Australian Government adequately meets the needs of people in country areas. Telecommunications services, be it phone, mobile or internet, are of vital importance for […]
Senate inquiry into financial technology and regulatory technology
The development and adoption of technology has long underpinned growth and sustainability improvements in Australia’s primary production sector. More rapid and focused development and adoption of technology – including digital innovations – by farm businesses and supply chain participants will be critical to maintain Australia’s competitive advantage in food and fibre markets and to deliver […]