The NFF strongly supports the intent of the bill to deter non-compliance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 and mitigate against biosecurity risk. Ongoing issues with incoming passengers failing to declare goods are of great concern to Australia’s farm sector, and it is clear that existing compliance and enforcement tools are inadequate. Download PDF File
The NFF strongly supports the provisions in the bill, which will: • impose a charge on the export of dairy cattle • set the rate of provision on a per head basis for dairy cattle • enable the full funding of the Dairy Cattle Export Program, to meet specific research and development and marketing activities […]
he RRRCC has strongly supported the MBSP since the Coalition was first formed, and we recognise the significant impact that MBSP investment has had in improving mobile coverage in regional, rural and remote areas. This makes a material difference to the lives of those who live and work in – and visit or travel through […]
The RRRCC has strongly supported the MBSP since the Coalition was first formed, and we recognise the significant impact that MBSP investment has had in improving mobile coverage in regional, rural and remote areas. This makes a material difference to the lives of those who live and work in – and visit or travel through […]
The NFF defers to the APVMA’s expert scientific expertise on the matter of the safety of zilpaterol hydrochloride (zilpaterol). We support the internationally recognised scientific principles and processes used by the APVMA in assessing the safety of agvet chemicals. The NFF has significant concerns about the trade risks associated with registration of zilpaterol in Australia, […]
The submission responds to the Basin social and economic Assessment Panel draft report, led by Robbie Sefton. The draft report made 48 findings and 20 recommendations which the NFF reflects on, and provides suggestions to improve some recommendations for the final report. Download PDF File
The NFF calls for unfair contract terms to be made illegal, for unfair contract term protections to be extended so that they apply to all standard form contracts, and various other measures which would make contractual arrangements between producers and purchasers more equitable. Download PDF File
The RRRCC believes that Australian society and the economy stand to gain from having regional, rural and remote areas digitally connected. The Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) grants is an important initiative that responds to findings of the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review and will help deliver on the RRRCC’s goals for equitable voice and data services […]
The NFF recommends that the Road User Charge be maintained at its current level in 2020-21 and 2021-22. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE
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