Australian Industry Review of the National Water Initiative: Submission
The NFF’s 2 March 2007 submission to the Review of the National Water Initiative, re-commits the NFF’s support for increasing productivity and efficiency of water use and the promotion of healthy river and groundwater systems in Australia.
Review of Hazardous Materials: Submission
The NFF’s 1 March 2007 submission advocates a mix of government and self-regualtion as the best way to sensibly manage security sensitive chemcials on-farm.
Eligibility Requirements and Monitoring, Enforcement and Reporting Arrangements for Temporary Business Visas: Submission
The NFF’s 2 February 2007 submission advocates uniform working conditions for Australian and foreign 457 visa holders and other concerns in relation to 457 visas and labour agreements.
Collective Bargaining Thresholds: Submission
The NFF’s 27 November 2006 submission to Treasury advocates for transaction thresholds for farmers to enable collective bargaining notifications to be raised, taking into account the high turnover/low margin nature of agricultural production.
2007 Federal Budget Submission
The NFF’s 20 November 2006 submission to the Australian Government presses the case for a ‘sustainable’ farming commitment across five key pillars – Capacity Building (including Drought Preparedness), The Environment, Supply Chain Efficiency, Labour Force Issues and Biosecurity – under the 2006-07 Federal Budget.
Road and Rail Freight Infrastructure Pricing: Submission
The NFF’s 6 November 2006 submission to the Productivity Commission on future models of road and rail infrastructure pricing outlines the NFF’s view on ensuring a fair and equitable system that takes into account the economic contribution of the farm sector.
Draft Corridor Strategies for the Sydney-Melbourne and Perth-Adelaide Corridors: Submission
The NFF’s 7 September 2006 submission to the Department of Transport and Regional Services’ Auslink corridor strategies, seeks to improve planning, decision-making and funding of Australia’s national land transport infrastructure.
2006 Wage Review: Submission
The NFF’s 28 July 2006 submission in relation to the Australian Fair Pay Commission’s inaugural wage setting decision.
Independent Contractors Bill 2006 and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Independent Contractors) Bill 2006: Submission
The NFF’s 21 July 2006 submission provides support for the Bill introducing greater freedom to enter into genuine independent contracting arrangements, while also raising concerns about the Corporations Power and deeming provisions within State legislation.
Proposed Taxation Arrangements for Plantation Forestry: Submission
The NFF’s 14 July 2006 submission to the Dutton Inquiry into Managed Investment Schemes and their detrimental impacts on long-term sustainability and profitablity of agricultural production.