Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity Review
The NFF 8 July 2016 Submission into the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity Review.
Mining and Onshore Gas policy
June 2016 The acceleration of mining and onshore gas development in Australia and how these industries interact with Australian Agriculture has been the cause of much debate and consternation over recent years. This public policy debate has resulted in calls for the protection of waters sources, the preservation of agricultural land, veto rights, or better […]
Submission to the 457 Programme – Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Review
The Australian agriculture sector experiences key disadvantages in accessing skilled workers in the 457 visa programme, including through the application of the TSMIT which is a significant barrier to eligibility. This submission outlines the experience of the agriculture sector in relation to the 457 visa programme, and in particular how revision of the TSMIT in […]
Inquiry into the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Submission
The NFF’s February 2016 Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties Inquiry into the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Inquiry into the Free Trade Agreement Negotiations between Australia and the EU: Submission
The NFF March Submission informs a DFAT inquiry into potential opportunities and impacts of a free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union. The EU is Australia’s last major trading partner without comprehensive trade negotiations. Australian agriculture is currently limited in its ability to export produce to the EU because of very low import […]
Water Amendment (Review Implementation and Other Measures) Bill 2015: Submission
The NFF’s 29 February 2016 submission recommends that the Senate support the Bill without amendments and the NFF welcomes adjustments to the reviews and reporting arrangements proposed by the Bill. These adjustments better reflect the timing of the implementation of the plan. The NFF particularly welcomes the addition of a specific requirement for the monitoring […]
Inquiry into the regulatory burden on farm businesses – Issues Paper
The NFF February 2016 Submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the regulatory burden on farm businesses highlights excessive regulation that is impacting upon Australian farm businesses and makes recommendation as to how this can be reduced.
NFF 2016 Federal Budget: Submission
The NFF’s 2016 Federal Budget submission calls on the Australian Government to continue its investment in agriculture. The submission outlines the 10 key priority areas for agriculture and the NFF under the budget.
Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) Regulation Impact Statement (RIS): Submission
The NFF’s 2016 Submission on the Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) Regulation Impact Statement (RIS).
Inquiry into the role of development partnerships in agriculture and agribusiness in promoting prosperity, reducing poverty and enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region: Submissions
The NFF Submission into the role of developing partnerships in agriculture and agribusiness to benefit the Indo-Pacific.