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The National Farmers’ Federation’s submission to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s review of the definition of ‘small business employer’. NFF has considered the Consultation Paper FWO provided on 11 December 2024 and make these comments and recommendations in response. Full submission here.
7 months ago
Australian farmers have today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement it will review the potential to extend the regulation of unfair trading practices to small businesses. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said such a review was welcome to help address power imbalances within supply chains. “Farmers have long identified the need to address unfair business […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
7 months ago
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation notes reports that Australian steel and aluminium exports to the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff. The NFF supports a considered and measured approach being taken as officials work through this and any future developments. The NFF has long championed free […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
7 months ago
Regional families are missing out, businesses are struggling and local economies are paying the price – all because of a lack of childcare in the bush. It’s why the National Farmers’ Federation and its members are imploring all sides of politics to commit to the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund, ahead of the election. […]
Tags: Farm Business, Social Policy
7 months ago
The Federal Government’s lack of transparency over water buybacks has been laid bare, with the revelation that 30GL of water has already been secured under the second tranche of the 450GL buyback program in the Murray Darling Basin. National Farmers’ Federation Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the disclosure – made not by the government […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
7 months ago
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is closely monitoring the unfolding situation as Cyclone Alfred threatens agricultural communities across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. With destructive winds and heavy rainfall predicted, the storm’s potential to cause significant damage to crops, infrastructure, and rural communities is of major concern for the farming sector. Cyclone Alfred, […]
Tags: Farm Business
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to a National Food Security Strategy, Feeding Australia – a key ask of the NFF in the lead-up to the election. NFF President David Jochinke said the strategy was an important step in ensuring agriculture was all about safeguarding our farm sector and food supply […]
Tags: Federal Election, Trade and Economic
8 months ago
As Australia moves towards the next federal election, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is making one thing clear – the policy debate must be about farmers and the communities they support. On his first day on the job, the new NFF Chief Executive, Troy Williams, says the organisation’s immediate priority is to ensure that agricultural […]
8 months ago
The NFF Horticulture Council has today launched its election platform, challenging the next Federal Government on its role in securing the nation’s food supply as rising prices strain household budgets. Entitled Feast or famine, the platform identifies a series of major challenges facing the national fruit, vegetable, nut, nursery and turf industries and in response […]
Tags: horticulture council
8 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement that the Federal Government has committed to introducing a Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO). If enshrined by legislation, the world-first proposal means telecommunications companies will be legally bound to guarantee basic, outdoor voice and text mobile coverage across every corner of Australia. NFF President David Jochinke, […]
Tags: Rural Affairs
8 months ago
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