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Farmers call for agriculture to be at the heart of EU-Australia bi-lateral


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the official start of negotiations towards a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), as announced by the Trade Minister, Hon Steve Ciobo MP today. NFF President Fiona Simson congratulated Minister Ciobo and the Government and urged the Minister to ensure agriculture was at the heart […]

23 May 2018


NBN rules regarding consumer information & service continuity


The NFF welcomes the stated goal of the Consumer Information Standard to improve the quality and consistency of information provided to consumers about NBN services. It is crucial to ensure that consumers are provided with accurate information to make informed choices when signing up to NBN services. The NFF has been provided with evidence that […]

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McCarthy Review charts new path forward for live sheep exports


The recommendations of the McCarthy Review are a first step on a pathway forward for Australia’s live sheep export trade. NFF President Fiona Simson said farmers, like all Australians, were distressed at the footage aired on April 8. “There is no doubt that farmers felt let down that the animals they raised with care and […]

17 May 2018


Accessibility and quality of mental health services in rural and remote Australia


The NFF asserts that all Australians should have equitable access to appropriate health services, regardless of their geographical location. As such, funding models for rural health should ensure equity of access to health professionals and recognise the higher costs of operating in regional, rural and remote areas. Currently there is a significant lack of access […]

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11 May 2018


NFF Report Card scores Federal Budget a 'B'


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has awarded the Federal Budget a B grade, awarding top marks for the Government’s investment in trade, market access and biosecurity but deducting marks for overlooking regional telecommunications. Speaking from Parliament House, NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the Budget recognised agriculture’s contribution to the national economy, especially in terms […]

8 May 2018


Basin bipartisanship provides farmers and regional communities certainty


A sigh of relief has permeated through regional communities with the news of bipartisan support for the continued implementation of key elements of the Murray Darling Basin Plan. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson has thanked Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Hon David Littleproud MP, and Labor water spokesperson Hon Tony Burke MP, […]


Pragmatism not populism must guide decisions on live sheep exports


A delegation of producers representing Sheep Producers Austral (SPA), WAFarmers and the National Farmers Federation (NFF) are in Canberra this week to deliver one clear message to parliamentarians – fix it, don’t ban it. “We have converged on Canberra from across the country seeking a considered and meaningful response from decision makers that focuses on […]


Statement to the Federal Senate on the Murray Darling Basin Plan


The signatory organisations to this statement call on the Federal Senate to act in the best interests of the nation and reject a disallowance motion by the Greens to block the 605GL sustainable diversion limit (SDL) for the southern Murray Darling Basin. The motion is scheduled for debate tomorrow, 8 May. The Murray Darling Basin […]

7 May 2018


Bi-partisan support needed to quash Green's Basin stunt and sure up Plan's future


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for bi-partisan support to stem an attempt by the Greens to block the 605GL sustainable diversion limit (SDL) for the southern Murray Darling Basin. Greens water spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will introduce a disallowance motion to this effect to the Senate next week, when the Parliament returns for […]

2 May 2018


Eight 'outstanding' female agriculture leaders of the future selected for industry mentoring opportunity


Eight outstanding women have been selected to grow their leadership ability through the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The Program is an initiative of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and aims to see more women join the senior executive and Board level ranks of Australian agribusinesses and farm-representative bodies. The below eight aspiring female leaders […]


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