Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network
Submission to the Senate Inquiry regarding the operation, effectiveness, and consequences of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Location of Corporate Commonwealth Entities) Order 2016
The NFF agrees that regional Australia deserves its fair share of government services and opportunities. However, the NFF is also conscious that some jobs are best done in the cities. Because of this, NFF supports the relocation of Government agencies to regional Australia where there is a net overall benefit, it is practical, is the […]
Inquiry into Water use efficiency in Australian agriculture
Australian farmers are recognised globally as world leaders in water use efficiency. Underpinned by our rural research and development model, the agriculture sector has been investing in the science, knowledge, technology and know how to improve water use efficiency for decades. The NFF submission makes a number of recommendations including recognising the importance of improving […]
NFF submission to Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 Inquiry
NFF Submission to the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 Inquiry.
NFF submission to Fair Work Amendment (Repeal of 4 Yearly Reviews and Other Measures) Bill 2017
NFF Submission to the Fair Work Amendment (Repeal of 4 Yearly Reviews and Other Measures) Bill 2017 Inquiry.
The definition of ‘small business’ and eligibility for exemption from cost recovery fees for environmental assessments under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Consultation Paper
The NFF’s 28 March 2017 submission recommends that the Government adopt the Australian Tax Office definition for Primary Producer. The NFF’s view is that the imposition of costs for referral under the EPBC provides an additional barrier and may result in the failure of the EPBC Act to achieve its objectives.
NEBRA Five Year Review Discussion Paper
The NFF advocates for a strong, robust and science-based approach to biosecurity and welcomes a review of NEBRA with the goal to strengthen emergency response to environmental biosecurity breaches. The NFF is concerned that the NEBRA review considers encouragement of “industry and private beneficiaries in cost sharing arrangements ” for environmental biosecurity measures that have, […]
National phase down of mercury – Final Regulation Impact Statement (Exposure Draft)
The NFF is aware that Shirtan®, a fungicide containing Mercury, is currently used by cane growers to control pineapple disease in sugar cane. Shirtan® would need to either be phased out or receive an exemption notice for future use should the Australian Government ratify the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a global treaty to curb mercury […]
Australia’s legislative, regulatory and policy framework for unconventional gas mining
It is the NFF’s view that landholder rights impacted by mining and extraction licences should be protected by strong, state-based regulatory and scientific frameworks. Further work is required to ensure there are strong regulatory frameworks with clearly specified legal rights, protections and obligations consistent across all jurisdictions.
Electricity policy
Policy Position Access to affordable and reliable electricity supplies for all users is paramount to maintaining the international competitiveness of Australian agriculture. The National Electricity Market is not working for Australian farmers and needs serious reform. The NFF recognises that Australia’s generation mix needs to change as existing infrastructure assets reach the end of their […]