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Kangaroo & deer exports, biosecurity & tariffs the focus of new bilateral talks


The National Farmers Federation (NFF) this week signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Australia’s farmers and the highly secretive state of the North Pole. Unlike dealings with other trading partners, a frosty relationship has been seen as a positive. NFF President Ms Simson described the event meeting as ‘adventful’ with the President meeting […]

22 December 2017


Regulatory impact assessment of fees for paper bills


The NFF recognises that digital billing is often offered to consumers as a cost effective alternative to paper billing. There are however a number of Australians that do not have reliable access to the internet and have no alternative to paper billing. The NFF agrees that Option 3, prohibiting essential service providers from charging paper […]

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USO reform plan charts largely positive course for farmers


The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announced plan for the reform of the Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation (USO). The plan completes the Government’s response to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the issue. “We are pleased this report has been released and we welcome the process that it sets out,” NFF President […]

20 December 2017


Farm sector welcomes commitment to a long-term emissions reduction strategy


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the final report of the 2017 Climate Policy Review which coincided with the release of a report card on Australia’s emissions. NFF President Fiona Simson said a reduction in emissions in the past quarter of 0.6 percent (the largest in four years) was particularly good news. “Australia is […]

19 December 2017


Basin States squander opportunity for meaningful progress on Plan implementation


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is deeply disappointed at the outcome of today’s meeting of Murray Darling Basin Ministers in Albury, NSW. The Ministerial Council failed to re-commit to working together to ensure the delivery of the Basin Plan in full and ‘squabbled’ over already agreed measures. NFF President Fiona Simson said politicking by the […]


NFF welcomes Littleproud, McKenzie & McVeigh to key rural portfolios


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed David Littleproud MP to the role of Minister for Agriculture & Water Resources. Ms Simson said the Member for Maranoa was an advocate for Australian agriculture and the regional communities that support it. “A regional Queenslander from a diverse rural electorate, Mr Littleproud is a strong supporter of […]


Review of the National Gene Technology Scheme 2017 Consultation Paper


The NFF supports gene technology research and development and believes that the outcomes of this R&D can contribute to meeting Australia’s future challenges in areas such as economic growth, human health and environmental sustainability. The NFF supports the current technical review process based on scientific and technological knowledge and would like to emphasise how crucial […]

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15 December 2017


International agricultural exporters reaffirm commitment to 'rules-based' global trading system


On Saturday 9 December in Buenos Aires, Argentina National Farmers’ Federation President Ms Fiona Simson joined with the President of Sociedad Rual Argentina, Mr Daniel Pelegrina, and counterparts from 14 farm representative organisations across 10 countries to make a strong statement in support of a global rules based trading system. Ms Simson is Chair of […]

12 December 2017


NFF welcomes swearing in of Barnaby Joyce as Agriculture and Water Resources Minister


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed Barnaby Joyce back to the Deputy Prime Ministership and to the Agriculture and Water Resources Portfolio. NFF President Fiona Simson said Minister Joyce’s swearing in today ended a period of uncertainty. “The farm sector certainly appreciated Prime Minister Turnbull assuming ‘caretaker’ responsibility for agriculture and water resources, however, […]

8 December 2017


Australia’s digital future


Access to improved telecommunications in regional, rural and remote Australia is imperative to facilitate economic growth across agriculture through innovation in production, improved market access and enhanced consumer connectivity. The regional/urban interface is critical with regard to transport logistics and trade – how goods are ordered and marketed, and flow in and out of cities. […]

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6 December 2017


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