Inquiry into the Seasonal Worker Program: Submission
In its 10 July 2015 Submission, the NFF outlined the Seasonal Worker Program’s potential, saying it could deliver increased productivity for the agricultural sector, while bringing together foreign aid and labour market policy for mutually-beneficially economic outcomes. The NFF made a number of recommendations to improve the scheme’s effectiveness.
Joint inquests into deaths involving the use of quad bikes and related vehicles
The NFF 25 June 2015 submission into the joint inquests into deaths involving the use of quad bikes and related vehicle details the organisation’s support for ongoing initiatives to improve quad bike safety on Australian farms.
Response to Re:tink Tax Discussion Paper Reform of the Taxation System: Submission
The NFF’s June 2015 submission highlights that Australia’s continued economic wellbeing depends on all levels of government facilitating an environment that drives economic growth and ensures current living standards can continue while protecting the prosperity of future generations. A range of measures will be required to meet the economic challenges ahead. This review of taxation […]
PC inquiry Migration Intake
Overseas workers play a small but important part in the Australian agriculture sector. Many agricultural industries are characterised by seasonal work, harvesting perishable goods destined for domestic and international markets. These industries are commonly located in regional or remote areas where demand for labour is high during peak seasons and labour supply is limited. Recent […]
Senate inquiry into the Customs Amendment (Anti-Dumping Measures) Bill (No. 1) 2015 and the Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Amendment Bill 2015: Submission
In its 2015 Submission, the NFF outlines its support for an effective trade remedies regime in Australia. NFF underlines its belief that dumping is a form of predatory pricing, and that the major challenge for Australian governments (with industry) is to improve the accessibility of Australia’s anti-dumping system for industries with legitimate claims against dumped […]
Family and Domestic Violence and Family friendly work arrangements AM2015/1 and 2015/2: Submission
In its 20 April 2015 Submission on Preliminary Issues, NFF deals with preliminary issues raised in these proceedings, including whether any of the claims made by the ACTU in these proceedings are inconsistent with National Employment Standards (NES) or incapable of inclusion in modern awards under part 2-3 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW […]
Review of Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Food and Grocery) Regulation 2015
The submission emphasises NFF’s strong supporting for a mandatory, binding Food and Grocery Code that encompasses all retailers. It acknowledges that the prescribed voluntary Code is a step in the right direction.
Annual Wage Review: Submission
The NFF 27 March Submission supports an increase in the national minimum wage of 1.1 per cent.
Submission in response to Accident Pay Claims
The NFF 25 March Submission responds to claim for new accident pay terms in modern awards including the Horticulture Award 2010 and the Wine Industry Award 2010.
Strengthening Australia’s Foreign Investment Framework – Options Paper
The NFF 20 March 2015 response to the Strengthening Australia’s Foreign Investment Framework – Options Paper.