Submission in response to the Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper
The NFF 12 December 2014 Submission in response to the Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper.
Draft Report of the Competition Policy Review: Submission
The NFF Submission in response to the Harper Competition Policy Review Panel Draft Report.
4 Yearly Review of Modern Awards – Award Flexibility and Public Holidays Common Issues: Submission
The NFF 13 November 2014 submission responds to the directions issued by the Fair Work Commission on 6 November 2014 requiring interested parties to file a short submission outlining the nature of any changes sought in relation to the award flexibility and public holiday common issues.
Skilled Occupations List 2014
Skilled Occupations List for 2014.
CRC Program Review: Submission
The NFF’s 12 November 2014 Submission to the Department of Industry outlines the NFF’s support for the Cooperative Research Centres and continued government investment into this important program.
4 Yearly Review of Modern Awards – Casual, Part-time and Additional Common Uses
The NFF 12 November 2014 Submission responds to the directions made by the Fair Work Commission on 1 October 2014, requiring parties to: make submissions on whether certain issues should be dealt with as ‘common issues’; and outline any proposed provisions in relation to the casual employment and part-time employment common issues.
Energy Green Paper Response: Submission
The NFF’s submission encourages the government to address energy related issues including rising energy costs, the need for greater transparency in energy pricing, regulation and development of resource projects, the securing of Australia’s energy supplies and the assurance that energy sector expansion occurs in a manner that compliments, not compromises, Australian agriculture.
First Principles Review of Cost Recovery at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority: Submission
The NFF’s 3 November 2014 submission encourages the government to work collaboratively with industry and continue any further reforms of agricultural and veterinary chemicals through a more holistic approach.
Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2014: Submission
The NFF’s 22 October 2014 Submission suggests numerous recommendations for the Committee – highlighting that if there is to be legislative change, it must include requirements for consultation, reporting, value assessment and a sunset clause.
Review of Skilled Migration and 400 Series Visa Programmes: Submission
The NFF 16 October 2014 Review of Skilled Migration and 400 Series Visa Programmes.