Energy White Paper: Submission
The NFF’s April 2012 submission to the Government’s Energy White Paper reinforces the importance of access to relatively low cost energy in order to bolster our international competitiveness and ensure food security. The NFF urges Government to continue to focus on the important issue of fuel and energy security, which is so important to the […]
QLD Rural Plant (quad bikes and two wheel motorbike) Code of Practice: Submission
The NFF’s 30 March 2012 submission to the QLD Rural Plant (quad bike and two wheel motorbike)Code of Practice 2004 states that it is appropriate and timely that independent research be undertaken as a proirity, with the aim of establishing an acceptable industry standard to reduce mortality and injury rates.
2011-12 Wage Review: Submission
The NFF’s 16 March 2012 submission to the 2011-12 Annual Wage Review encourages a close consideration of the argument that minimum wages should be set at a level sufficient to encourage labour force participation. The view of NFF is that the federal minimum wage should be increased.
Taxation of Trusts: Submission
The NFF’s 7 February 2012 submission to the review paper ‘Modernising the Taxation of Trust Income’ outlines important role that trust structures play for the agriculture sector, and suggests the review should focus on fixing known problems and clarifying uncertainties in the existing law.
Asian Century White Paper: Submission
The NFF’s 7 March 2012 submission to the Asian Century White Paper notes that the Australian agricultural sector is well positioned to capitalise on the Asian Century, provided that enabling policies are enacted by Government.
Telstra’s Regional and Rural Presence Plan: Submission
The NFF’s 24 Feb 2012 submission to Telstra’s draft Regional and Rural Presence Plan seeks to ensure that Australian farmers have equal access to telecommunication services and upgrades to these services. The NFF believes access to communication technologies is a fundamental requirement for modern businesses, including agricultural businesses.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2011: Submission
The NFF’s 24 Feb 2012 submission regarding the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 seeks to ensure that any changes to the legislation undergo a comprehensive evaluation, focusing on the impact of the changes to chemical availability and cost and the diversity of chemicals on the market.
Fair Work Act Review: Submission
The NFF’s 17 February 2012 submission to the Fair Work Act Review Panel makes ten recommendations, based on the understanding that economic prosperity and growth requires fairness and security in the workplace.
Inquiry into Australia’s overseas representation: Submission
The NFF’s 8 February 2012 submission to the inquiry highlights the importance of Australia’s overseas representation and urges the Government to provide additional technical capacity through a greater presence of technical specialists in overseas posts in response to a growing need to resolve technical market access issues.
Climate change adaptation: Submission
The NFF’s 23 January 2012 submission to the inquiry into the barriers to effective climate change adaptation acknowledges that agricultural industries will not experience climate change in a consistent way. The NFF believes Government policy that encourages and promotes adaptive behaviour and helps to build resilience is essential.