Draft Report of Chemicals of Security Concern: Submission
The NFF’s 3 April 2008 submission to COAG’s Draft Report of Chemicals of Security Concern recognises that two years of industry consultation by Government has developed a workable framework for managing this important security issue. The NFF welcomes a transparent and cost-effective management framework that builds in consultation with industry as a permanent feature of […]
Operating Principles in Relation to Spray Drift Risk: Submission
The NFF’s 20 March 2008 submission to the APVMA assesses the draft Operating Principles in Relation to Spray Drift Risk. As well as providing feedback and raising concerns with the Australian Government, the NFF outlines its own plan to drive improved management of spray drift through awareness-raising and a whole of industry approach.
2008 Wage Review: Submission
The NFF’s 17 March 2008 Submission to the Australian Fair Pay Commission’s 2008 General Wage Review highlights the continuing impact of the drought on the sector, as well as flagging key economic concerns surrounding wages growth and its impact on interest rates and inflationary pressures. The submission calls for a wage increase of no more […]
Competitiveness of Retail Prices for Standard Groceries: Submission
The NFF’s 17 March 2008 submission to the ACCC’s Inquiry into the Competitiveness of Retail Prices for Groceries emphasises the need for transparency throughout the food supply chain.
Climate Change and the Australian Agricultural Sector: Submission
The NFF’s 14 March 2008 submission looks at the challenges for farm system adaptation and advocates urgent, nationally coordinated research and development on climate change adaptation. This is very much in line with NFF policy on drought and reinforces the NFF’s push for investment in drought management and preparedness.
2008 Federal Budget Submission
The NFF’s 21 January 2008 submission to the Australian Government presses the case for responsible capacity building investment in Australia – including climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, a wholistic transport infrastructure overhaul, education and training initiatives, and focused engagement on international trade opportunities – under the 2008-09 Federal Budget.
Climate Change – Agriculture and Forestry: Submission
The NFF’s 11 January 2008 submission to the Garnaut Report calls for new investment in climate adaptation and mitigation strategies for Australian agriculture – including drought preparedness measures; and new research, development and implementation of technologies, systems and programs to fast-track adaption by farmers to the threat of increased climate risk.
Australian Emissions Trading Scheme Abatement Incentives: Submission
The NFF’s 1 December 2007 submission to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, outlines the issues faced by agriculture that require urgent attention by Government in the lead up to any Australian Emissions Trading Scheme.
NSW Government’s GM Moratorium Review: Submission
The NFF’s 29 August 2007 submission calls on the NSW Government to lift its moratorium on gene technology.
B-Triple Road Network Access: Submission
The NFF’s 21 August 2007 submission looks for improved access to the road network for higher productivity vehicles, such as B-triples, to unlock productivity gains, offset additional registration costs and improve Australian farmers’ competitiveness on domestic and global markets. The submission highlights some of the key immediate and strategic needs of the farm sector with […]