Role of Local Government: Submission
The NFF’s 8 November submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into Business Regulation Benchmarking – the role of local government as a regulator – outlines key concerns including the increasing shift in cost from state to local governments and the increasing regulatory responsibilities of local government.
Retail Pricing Bill (Farm Gate to Plate): Submission
The NFF’s 6 November 2011 submission regarding the Constitutional Corporations (Farm Gate To Plate) Bill, highlights that although NFF is supportive of a transparent value chain and obtaining appropriate prices for primary producers, it does not believe that the Bill will improve farm gate prices – instead creating a confusing layer of information for consumers.
Environmental Reforms: NFF Joint Submission
The NFF’s 24 October 2011 submission responds to proposals by the Government to finalise an EPBC Act offsets policy, introduce EPBC Act cost recovery, develop a new Biodiversity policy and introduce the proposed National Centre for Cooperation on Environment and Development. The NFF broadly supports reform of the Government’s environmental legislation and policies – provided […]
Review of the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Categories: Submission
The NFF’s 16 September 2011 submission outlines the NFF’s position regarding the review of the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Categories, particularly the key challenges and opportunities for rural and remote employers.
Food Labelling Review: Submission
The NFF’s 7 September 2011 submission into the Food Labelling Review provides in-principle support for the right of industries to implement voluntary measures that provide information about non-health related attributes, assisting consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. The NFF acknowledges that specific factors can require variations and caveats on this principle, however significant pitfalls must […]
National Food Plan Issues Paper: Submission
The NFF’s 2 September 2011 submission to the Issues Paper to Inform the Development of a National Food Plan recommends that the key outcome from the National Food Plan should be a shared view across Government on the operation and priorities of Australia’s food production sector.
Clean Energy Legislative Package: Submission
The NFF’s 22 August 2011 submission on the Clean Energy Legislative Package reinforces the NFF’s concerns (raised previously) about the impact of the carbon tax on Australian farmers and the agricultural sector.
Road Funding Reforms: Submission
The NFF’s 22 August 2011 submission into Road Funding Reforms supports the principles behind the reforms but raises signficant questions as to how road charging will occur and how the benefits from supply side reform will be realised.
Bankruptcy Amendment (Exceptional Circumstances Exit Package) Bill 2011: Submission
The NFF’s 22 August 2011 submission to the Bankruptcy Amendment (Exceptional Circumstances Exit Package) Bill 2011 calls for a shift in the policy focus from drought relief to drought management and preparedness, ensuring farmers are supported and have the tools to manage their businesses.
Review of the Migration Amendment Act: Submission
The NFF’s 16 August 2011 submission to the Review of the Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Act supports a comprehensive national education campaign for employers to help them to learn about, and understand, the requirements and process for checking the visa status of their employees.