Rural Water Use and the Environment – The Role of Market Mechanisms: Submission
The NFF’s 12 July 2006 submission calls for the balanced implementation of the National Water Initiative, particularly relating to ongoing delivery and maintenance of water infrastructure in regional Australia.
Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Bill 2006: Submission
The NFF’s 21 April 2006 submission supports sanctions against reckless breaches of employment legislation, while seeking reasonable thresholds for proving such offences.
Pacific Region Seasonal Contract Labour: Submission
The NFF’s 27 March 2006 submission advocates the merits of a pilot program to source unskilled labour from selected Pacific Island nations in response Australia’s regional labour shortage.
WorkChoices Discussion Papers: Submission
The NFF’s 3 February 2006 submission highlights issues in relation to the simplification and rationalisation process under WorkChoices.
2006 Federal Budget Submission
On 31 January 2006, the NFF lodged its submission to the Australian Government for three key budgetary pillars – Capital Gains Tax reform, a major upgrading of regional transport infrastructure and recognition of increasing role farmers play in achieving environmental outcomes on behalf of all Australians.
Regulatory Compliance Burdens: Submission
The NFF’s 18 November 2005 submission outlines areas where red tape or excessive regulation hinders farm business competitiveness.
Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005: Submission
The NFF’s 10 November 2005 submission supports the passing of the WorkChoices Bill and outlines the NFF’s call for deregulation of the workplace.
Country of Origin Labelling Discussion Paper: Submission
The NFF’s 8 September 2005 submission outlines our position on the contentious issue of food labelling.
Horticulture Code of Conduct: Submission
The NFF’s 25 August 2005 submission, in response to the Regulation Impact Statement, assesses the potential impacts of a Manadatory Code of Conduct for the horticultural sector.
Response to the Fuel Tax Credit Reform discussion paper: Submission
The NFF’s 3 August 2005 submission responds to the Australian Government’s Energy White Paper and addresses fuel tax excise reforms as it applies to farm production.