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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says a proposal today by Water Minister David Littleproud to appoint an Inspector General for the Murray Darling Basin must lead to improved outcomes, confidence and accountability. “Additional confidence in the delivery of the plan is crucial for communities challenged by the implementation of the Plan and the corresponding impacts […]
Tags: Environment
1 August 2019
Fed-up farmers, doctors, surgeons, farm safety experts and rural community members will deliver an ultimatum to the Government in Canberra this week: take action on quad bike safety or more lives will be lost. Unbelievably, the Government continues to stall on implementing recommendations to improve the safety of the popular but dangerous farm vehicle. Led […]
Tags: Farm Business
31 July 2019
Leading Australian voices have come together to better connect farmers with consumers through the Telling Our Story Initiative. In leading the project, NFF President, Fiona Simson is joined by business people Richard Goyder, Alison Watkins and Robbie Sefton. The National Farmers’ Federation has also welcomed Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) as a founding partner. Ms […]
Tags: Farm Business
The NFF commends the Government for introducing this Bill, which creates new offences for the incitement of trespass, property damage or theft on agricultural land.The Bill is intended to address this issue by linking new offences to the use of a carriage service to transmit, make available, publish or otherwise distribute material with the intention […]
Tags: Farm Business
The Australian egg industry adheres to strong animal welfare guidelines that ensure the best animal welfare outcomes are upheld in all egg production systems, including caged, barn laid and free range. The NFF supports the continuation of all egg production systems currently operating in NSW and recommend the NSW Government does so as well.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
25 July 2019
Already this year, seven Australians, including children, have lost their lives in quad bike accidents. Despite the horrifying statistic, the Government is stalling on implementing the mandatory fitting of operator protection devices (OPDs) to all new quad bikes within two years. Following an extensive inquiry, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission made the recommendation to […]
Tags: Workforce
24 July 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation has heralded the passing of the Future Drought Fund and the ushering in of a new era in drought preparedness support for farmers. NFF President Fiona Simson praised the Labor Party, under the leadership of Anthony Albanese, for supporting the enabling legislation in the House of Representatives last night. “Support for […]
Tags: Environment
23 July 2019
As the second sitting week of the new parliament gets underway in Canberra, the Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment to prioritise the passage of legislation to criminalise the behaviour of those who incite farm trespass. The Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill, which creates tough new penalties for those who incite trespass, property […]
Tags: Workforce
22 July 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation calls on Parliament to support swift passage of the Government’s Future Drought Fund this week. NFF President Fiona Simson said drought was a part of Australia’s landscape and managing drought was a feature of Australian agriculture. “For too long all levels of government have reacted to the impact of drought by […]
Tags: Environment
The NFF supports the continuation of a sustainable live sheep export industry that is accountable and delivers positive animal welfare outcomes. The live sheep export trade is critical to many Australian farmers and regional communities and makes a significant contribution to the broader Australian economy. Australia is a leader in the global live export industry […]
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