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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
Legislation passed in the Federal Senate last night will help level the playing field for small businesses, including farm businesses. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomed the passage of the amended section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) through the Parliament. The ‘Effects Test’ will bring s46 in line with the rest […]
15 August 2017
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson has cautioned the Queensland State Government against ‘frustrating’ valuable free trade agreements by taking a unilateral approach to its Government procurement policy. Ms Simson said the Queensland Government risked jeopardising trade opportunities for Queensland and Australian farmers by showing disregard for the terms of trade agreements negotiated and […]
14 August 2017
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