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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed additional protections for fruit and vegetable growers in the revised Horticulture Code of Conduct which will come into force tomorrow. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the revised code, a product of extensive consultation between Government and industry, served to level the playing field between farmers and large […]
31 March 2017
Australia’s trade relationship with Japan continues to deliver a smorgasbord of benefits for farmers. The fourth round of tariff cuts, negotiated through the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA), will take effect tomorrow with the big winners beef, seafood, cheese, fruit and honey. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said Australia’s high quality, safe food […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s final report into Regulation of Agriculture, saying it should act as a wake up call on the issue of red tape. NFF President Fiona Simson said that while the NFF doesn’t support all the ideas put forward, the Report clearly highlights the […]
28 March 2017
The NFF’s 28 March 2017 submission recommends that the Government adopt the Australian Tax Office definition for Primary Producer. The NFF’s view is that the imposition of costs for referral under the EPBC provides an additional barrier and may result in the failure of the EPBC Act to achieve its objectives.
Tags: Environment
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the decision of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison to direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to review retail electricity prices. NFF President Fiona Simson said farmers across the nation had endured skyrocketing electricity tariffs for many years now and the frightening upward trajectory […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) today called for a five-star safety rating system to be applied to quad bikes. Speaking from Parliament House, Canberra NFF President, Ms Fiona Simson and RDAA President, Dr Ewen McPhee made the call in a bid to reduce the number of tragic […]
27 March 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation says Australia’s red meat exports to China could soon exceed $1 billion per annum following the Government’s ‘joint statement’ with China today. The Joint Statement on Enhancing Inspection and Cooperation coincides with a visit to Australia by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. Announced at Parliament House, Canberra by Premier Li Keqiang and […]
24 March 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation says the Government has listened to the needs of the farm sector in the putting forward amendments to its ‘effects test’ legislation in Parliament today. Today’s amendments to the Misuse of Market Power Bill seeks to protect small businesses from the impact of anti-competitive conduct by large, counterparty businesses. National Farmers […]
23 March 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is alarmed at an initiative of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) that will undermine trust between employers and employees. The FWO this week formally launched a “record my hours” app which encourages employees to record their work activities and send their records to their “preferred representative”. The app includes GPS […]
17 March 2017
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Vice President and Water Taskforce Chair Les Gordon has welcomed the decisions of Murray-Darling Basin Ministers in Mildura today. Last night, while attending the Stakeholder Roundtable, Mr Gordon told Ministers they needed to finish the job of implementing the Basin Plan in a way that avoided adverse socio-economic outcomes and find […]
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