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As public hearings for the Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 continue today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging the Committee to keep Australian farmers front of mind. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said it was critical that proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) […]
32 minutes ago
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 farm businesses, including at key transition points such as intergenerational succession. This can be achieved […]
Tags: Environment, Natural Resource Management, Rural Affairs, Trade & Economics
3 hours ago
Following ABC Landline’s profile of the pollination impacts of Varroa mite, the NFF Horticulture Council and the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) are jointly calling on horticulture producers to plan now for a future where reliable, managed pollination can no longer be taken for granted. Varroa destructor is now established across New South Wales, […]
5 hours ago
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 have confidence to engage with the proposed framework. This includes understanding how concepts such as […]
Tags: Environment, Natural Resource Management, Rural Affairs, Trade & Economics
7 days ago
Below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Guerin, who attended the Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Forum (ANZLF) – Business Dialogue in Queensland today. The ANZLF is the only high-level bilateral leadership forum that engages closely with government and business to discuss areas of strategic importance for the mutual benefit of […]
Tags: Trade & Economics
1 week ago
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre: Farmers take their responsibility to protect people and the environment seriously. This is not just a principle, it’s fundamental to running a viable farm business. Without healthy people and a healthy environment, there is no food and fibre production. We acknowledge the recent reports in the media about […]
Tags: Rural Affairs
2 weeks ago
The NFF Horticulture Council has warmly welcomed the Australian Government’s recent announcement of funding to industry bodies, including the National Farmers’ Federation, to deliver the Know Your Grocery Code program. The program will provide free, high-quality training to fresh fruit, vegetable and mushroom suppliers across Australia, helping them understand and enforce their rights under the […]
2 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation acknowledges today’s Fair Work Commission decision and will review the detail of the determination. NFF Chief Executive Officer Michael Guerin said the decision comes at a challenging time for Australian agriculture, with farm businesses continuing to face significant cost pressures and a more difficult seasonal outlook. “Farmers are already grappling with […]
Tags: Workforce
2 weeks ago
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 Significant Impact on a MNES. It is therefore unfit-for-purpose and cannot be progressed in its […]
Tags: Environment, Natural Resource Management, Rural Affairs, Trade & Economics
3 weeks ago
Comments attributable to NFF President, Hamish McIntyre: The National Farmers’ Federation is disappointed the Federal Government has introduced its tax reform legislation without explicitly committing to review the outdated small business Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concession thresholds. In introducing the legislation, the Government signalled that this is the first tranche of legislation, with more consultation […]
Tags: Trade & Economics
3 weeks ago
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