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National Food Security Strategy: Discussion Paper

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF) National Food Security Strategy: Discussion Paper (Discussion Paper). The NFF has long called for greater policy focus on national food security. Along with our members, we have sought to progress analysis and strategic planning […]

• Submission

Tags: Trade and Economic

2 months ago

Treasury Consultation Regarding Climate-Related Transition Planning Guidance

Encouraging reporting entities to use estimation tools “as a starting point” to identify and meet Scope 3 obligations implies a normative expectation that estimation is only a temporary measure that may be unacceptable over the long-term which is inconsistent with legislation. The use of estimation methods remains permissible regardless of future data availability. This language […]

• Submission

Tags: Climate

2 months ago

Review of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Deed and Guidelines

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the review of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Deed and Guidelines as a chance to reduce red tape and make the scheme work better for farmers and workers alike. The PALM scheme deed and guidelines were implemented in June 2023. This specific review will examine the impact of […]

• Submission

Tags: Workforce

3 months ago

Climate Change Authority Issues Paper: 2025 Annual Progress Report

Progress against Australia’s legislated 2030 target is on-track, with current projections from the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW) indicating a 42.6-42.7% decrease below 2005 levels by 2030. While the national trajectory remains on-track, the underlying policy environment for agriculture remains fragmented. To support a just transition, the Commonwealth needs […]

• Submission

Tags: Workforce

3 months ago

Third Independent Review of the Water for the Environment Special Account

It remains unclear whether recent and proposed Commonwealth water purchases are being financed through WESA or via the undisclosed Federal Budget allocation. If the latter is correct, then remaining WESA funds should be redirected toward delivering complementary measures and structural adjustment support for communities consistent with its remit. This point is underscored by the Second […]

• Submission

4 months ago

Australian Law Reform Commission: Review of the Future Acts Regime

At a high-level, NFF does not support the proposals outlined in the Discussion Paper. Reforms must be guided by the principles of efficiency, fairness, and supporting regional economic resilience. In our view, the proposals outlined lack balance, introduce additional complexity, fail to recognise and integrate with existing legislative frameworks governing Business-As-Usual (BAU) agricultural activity, and […]

• Submission

5 months ago

Review of the Fair Work Act’s definition of ‘small business employer’

The National Farmers’ Federation’s additional submission to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s review of the definition of “small business employer”, following the consultation questions received on 5 June 2025. NFF provides responses to each consultation question, supported by evidence and analysis to inform the NFF’s recommendations. Full submission can be found here.

• Submission

6 months ago

Draft Threat Abatement Plan for Ecosystem Degradation, Habitat Loss and Species Decline, due to Invasion of Northern Australia by Introduced Grasses

NFF does not support the proposed Draft Threat Abatement Plan in its current form. This document has raised significant concerns from NFF members and producers across Northern Australia where many of the listed grass species are actively managed within regulated grazing systems. Unless this Plan is refined to address the issues outlined in this submission, […]

• Submission

6 months ago

APVMA draft Strategic Plan 2025–30

The NFF is a stringent supporter of the role of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) as Australia’s robust, independent, and science- and risk-based chemical regulator, and supports the delivery of a Strategic Plan that enables the APVMA to fully meet its obligations and the needs of the Australian agricultural community. Read the […]

• Submission

7 months ago

Strategic Examination of Research and Development

The NFF’s submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ (DISR’s) Strategic Examination of Research and Development highlighted the importance of research and development to Australian agriculture. Agricultural R&D underpins innovation, drives productivity gains, and boosts industry competitiveness. The NFF believes agricultural R&D, with its consistently high rate of return and its crucial role in ensuring […]

• Submission

7 months ago