Submission to the National Transport Commission ‘Vehicle Standards and Safety’
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the National Transport Commission’s issues paper ‘Vehicle Standards and Safety’. We also look forward to engaging further with the Review, including providing input on the remaining five issues papers on the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) review.
Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties ‘Inquiries into Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Hong Kong-Australia Free Trade Agreement’
The NFF recommends expeditious ratification of Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the Hong Kong-Australia Free Trade Agreement, and the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Submission to the National Transport Commission ‘Effective fatigue management’
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the National Transport Commission’s issues paper ‘Effective Fatigue Management’. We also look forward to engaging further with the Review, including providing input on the remaining six issues papers on the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) review.
Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism on Victorian Agriculture
Unlawful activity by activists creates serious risks to on-farm biosecurity, the health and welfare of livestock, and the feeling of safety of families and staff living and working on affected properties. Governments, police prosecutors and the judiciary must respond in a manner that discourages further illegal actions, but in many cases police have chosen not […]
Inquiry into the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019
The NFF commends the Government for introducing this Bill, which creates new offences for the incitement of trespass, property damage or theft on agricultural land.The Bill is intended to address this issue by linking new offences to the use of a carriage service to transmit, make available, publish or otherwise distribute material with the intention […]
Inquiry into the use of battery cages for hens in the egg production industry
The Australian egg industry adheres to strong animal welfare guidelines that ensure the best animal welfare outcomes are upheld in all egg production systems, including caged, barn laid and free range. The NFF supports the continuation of all egg production systems currently operating in NSW and recommend the NSW Government does so as well.
Proposed conditions for live sheep exports to the Middle East during September and October 2019
The NFF supports the continuation of a sustainable live sheep export industry that is accountable and delivers positive animal welfare outcomes. The live sheep export trade is critical to many Australian farmers and regional communities and makes a significant contribution to the broader Australian economy. Australia is a leader in the global live export industry […]
Inquiry into the Criminal Code (Trespass Offences) Amendment Bill 2019
The NFF supports the right of Australians to engage in protest in a peaceful, respectful and lawful way, but unlawful activity by activists, who continue to invade private property in pursuit of an extremist agenda, put the safety of farming families, farm workers and livestock at risk. It is clear that existing laws are not […]
Submission to the Productivity Commission ‘National Transport Regulatory Reform’
This review presents a valuable opportunity to assess progress to date on the development of national regulatory regimes for heavy vehicles, rail safety, and domestic commercial vessels, and the extent to which these regimes are achieving their goals. It is work we would hope to incorporate into NFF’s assessment of progress towards achieving industry’s 2030 […]
Submission to the National Transport Commission ‘A risk-based approach to regulating heavy vehicles’
The NFF recommends a more risk-based approach to heavy vehicle law which focuses on safety and efficiency. We also recommend national harmonisation of heavy vehicle regulations.