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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 […]
The National Farmers’ Federation says announcements today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison have the potential to usher in an exciting new era for regional Australia. Speaking at the Bush Summit in Dubbo today, the PM has pledged his Government’s support to transform agriculture into a $100 billion industry by 2030. The Prime Minister’s target is […]
Tags: Farm Business
18 July 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the New South Wales Government’s announcement of $2 million to explore options for developing financial risk management tools that help farmers manage drought. “Drought continues to severely impact farmers and rural and regional communities across the east coast,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “With the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting […]
Tags: Environment
The NFF supports the right of Australians to engage in protest in a peaceful, respectful and lawful way, but unlawful activity by activists, who continue to invade private property in pursuit of an extremist agenda, put the safety of farming families, farm workers and livestock at risk. It is clear that existing laws are not […]
Tags: Farm Business
15 July 2019
This review presents a valuable opportunity to assess progress to date on the development of national regulatory regimes for heavy vehicles, rail safety, and domestic commercial vessels, and the extent to which these regimes are achieving their goals. It is work we would hope to incorporate into NFF’s assessment of progress towards achieving industry’s 2030 […]
Tags: Farm Business
12 July 2019
Last night’s 4Corners program, failed to provide viewers a factual and balanced analysis of irrigation and water management in the Murray Darling Basin and continued a pattern by some parts of the ABC of misrepresenting rural and regional Australia and the complexities of the Plan. “The management of the Murray Darling Basin is an issue […]
Tags: Environment
9 July 2019
Today, regional and rural Australia’s most respected voices have asked the Government just how many lives need to be lost before action will be taken to improve quad bike safety. Already this year seven people, including children, have been killed as the result of quad bike accidents. In February, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]
Tags: Workforce
4 July 2019
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