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Australian farmers can take a bow with the latest national accounts figures revealing agriculture is now the nation’s biggest contributor to gross domestic product (GDP) and the fastest growing sector. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said it was a great sense of pride for farmers that the nation’s prosperity was closely linked to […]
8 September 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement of new measures to support farmers and seasonal workers in accessing the Seasonal Worker Programme. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the Seasonal Worker Programme was vitally important to addressing the labour shortages endured by Australian farmers. “The NFF has previously identified barriers to participation in […]
Guaranteed access to broadband services for all Australians is a step closer after a Senate Committee last night recommended the Telecommunications Reform Package be passed by Parliament. The recommendation was welcomed by the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC). “We are pleased the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee has taken this view,” National Farmers’ […]
7 September 2017
The NFF asserts that all Australians should have equitable access to appropriate education and training services, regardless of their geographical location. As such, funding models for non-metropolitan education and training provisions should ensure equity of access to education and training and recognise the higher costs of operating in regional, rural and remote areas. The NFF […]
Tags: Workforce
6 September 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a commitment from Ministers to take decisive action towards the instatement of a five-star safety rating for quad bikes. At a meeting in Melbourne last week, consumer affairs Ministers from across Australia and New Zealand agreed to “expedite the regulatory impact assessment processes needed to introduce the rating […]
5 September 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a commitment from Ministers to take decisive action towards the instatement of a five-star safety rating for quad bikes. At a meeting in Melbourne last week, consumer affairs Ministers from across Australia and New Zealand agreed to “expedite the regulatory impact assessment processes needed to introduce the rating […]
From Broome to Bordertown, Bundaberg to Brunswick, all Australians are encouraged to celebrate the nation’s farm sector on November 21. National Agriculture and Related Industries Day (AgDay) is the brainchild of Mrs Gina Rinehart and is being supported in its development by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Federal Department of Agriculture & Water […]
4 September 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) of Australia and Federated Farmers of New Zealand say moves to bring into force the bulk of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is good news for both Australian and New Zealand farm exports. In Sydney yesterday, officials from both Australia and New Zealand concluded three days of talks with chief […]
31 August 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a move by the Federal Government to slash red tape and save agricultural exporters time and money. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce released the draft Export Control Bill, for consultation today. The Bill consolidates 17 Acts and 40 legislative instruments governing […]
25 August 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed what it dubs ‘sensible’ and ‘fair’, recommendations made in a Senate Committee report looking at the future of Australia’s dairy industry. “It’s certainly a good start,” NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said. “On face value the recommendations give some direction towards the certainty, transparency and fairness dairy farmers need.” […]
18 August 2017
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