The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is the peak national body representing farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. It is one of Australia’s foremost and respected advocacy organisations. Since its inception in 1979, the NFF has earned a reputation as a leader in the identification, development and achievement of policy outcomes – championing issues affecting farmers and dedicated to the advancement of Australian agriculture.
The NFF advocates on behalf of Australian farmers and the broader agricultural sector, ensuring their priorities are heard by government and decision-makers. Visit our media centre to stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and insights from the NFF and across Australian agriculture.
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The NFF strongly supports the National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) as a framework to align priorities and actions to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system. The proposed reform agenda presents a range of initiatives that, if delivered fully and effectively, may result in
The NFF does not support the APVMA proposal to declare second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) as Restricted Chemical Products (RCPs) unless continuing access to SGARs for primary producers is guaranteed. SGARs (products containing brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, difethialone and flocoumafen) play
The NFF calls on the Australian Government to ensure that the proposed capital gains tax (CGT) changes in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 do not undermine the ongoing viability, productivity and investment capacity of Australian
The practical operation of the new framework for agriculture will be substantially determined by how the regulations, Rules, guidance materials, Rulings, Protection Statements, Registers, data arrangements, and compliance practices are designed and subsequently implemented. NFF has always championed reforms that
The proposed Environmental Offsets Standard is not yet sufficiently clear or practical for implementation in agricultural landscapes. There is a need to clearly define how key concepts will work in-practice so that landholders and proponents alike understand their obligations and
At a high-level, NFF does not support the MNES Standard that has been presented. The draft Standard does not provide a clear, practical, or viable pathway for agriculture to assess our obligations or determine whether routine farming activities have a
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By Hamish McIntyre, NFF President. Australian farmers want a free trade agreement with the European Union. But it must be fair and balanced, with real gains for Australian agriculture at its core. That’s the starting point – and it’s non-negotiable. As the prime minister prepares to host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Canberra next […]
4 months ago
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the appointment of Anthea Harris as the Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator. A national coordinator proved effective during the Covid pandemic, and now we urge the Government not to waste a moment in getting fuel to the farmers and fishers who need it most. […]
Tags: Trade
4 months ago
The below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation Interim Chief Executive, Su McCluskey, who appeared at the public hearing for the Inquiry by the Senate Economics References Committee on Friday 13 March. Thank you for the opportunity to appear today. I should note that in addition to being the Interim Chief Executive of […]
5 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed today’s announcement by the Government to temporarily reduce the Minimum Stockholding Obligation for petrol and diesel to help address current fuel supply chain disruptions. “This is an important step by the Government that acknowledges the shortages being experienced in regional Australia, particularly as independent fuel retailers struggle to access […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Trade
5 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation says reports from its members across Australia show farmers and fishers in regional communities are increasingly struggling to secure fuel, putting food security and animal welfare at risk. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said that increases in demand had put pressure on fuel retailers in regional areas. “While overall national liquid fuel […]
Tags: Animal Welfare & Biosecurity, Trade
5 months ago
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre The National Farmers’ Federation welcomed the opportunity to take part in today’s ministerial roundtable convened by Chris Bowen alongside Julie Collins, Tim Ayres and Catherine King. It was important farmers had a seat at the table and we will continue working closely with Government to ensure agriculture has […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Trade
5 months ago
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations Skills and Training has been commissioned by the Minister for Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth to conduct an inquiry into the National Employment Standards contained in the Fair Work Act and their continuing relevance to the modern workplace. The NFF’s full submission can be found here.
Tags: Workforce
5 months ago
The Minister for Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth has commissioned a review into the Closing the Loopholes Legislation. The review is being conducted by a former member of the Fair Work Commission Susan Booth and is due to report by June 15. The NFF’s full submission can be found here.
Tags: Workforce
5 months ago
Applications have today opened for the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. Women with leadership ambitions are being urged to apply for the mentorship-based initiative, now in its ninth year. NFF Interim Chief Executive, Su McCluskey, said the program offers lucrative connections and opportunities. “The Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program has enabled dozens of incredible women to take their […]
Tags: Leadership & Scholarships
5 months ago
Tags: Leadership & Scholarships
5 months ago
