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On behalf of the Members of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the broader farm sector, I welcome the passage of the backpacker tax bills by the Parliament yesterday evening. Despite 18 months of tortuous debate, discussion and deliberation, this has been a victory for common sense. The process did not bring out the best […]
2 December 2016
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the introduction of legislation to introduce an effects test into Australian competition law as an early Christmas present for the farm sector,” the Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said. “The NFF has long supported the introduction of an effects test into competition law in Australia,” Mr Mahar said. “Australia’s […]
A group of like-minded advocacy groups have come together to end the data drought by forming the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition to champion better communications services for consumers and small businesses living in rural, remote or regional areas. The Coalition includes the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN), the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), […]
30 November 2016
The National Farmers’ Federation stands by its support for a 15% backpacker tax, the Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said. We believe that this rate is fair, internationally competitive and recognises the unique nature of seasonal work. We don’t believe that backpackers should pay less tax than those on the Seasonal Worker Program. Our members […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the comments by the Treasurer that the Government has agreed to a compromise on the backpacker tax of 15%, the Chief Executive Officer of the NFF, Tony Mahar said. “It has been a painful process but we wholeheartedly welcome the announcement that a compromise rate of 15% has been […]
28 November 2016
The Australian Government is on notice that it must continue to deliver on much needed reform of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) following today’s formal announcement of the agency’s relocation to Armidale. “We must see improvements in the APVMA as a result of this move, including: decreased timelines for product approvals; renewed […]
25 November 2016
The NFF’s submission highlights the importance of Australian Communications Consumer Action Network in ensuring all telecommunication consumers have fair and equitable access to voice and data services.
Tags: Farm Business
NSW mixed farmer and grazier Fiona Simson has been elected as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) at the NFF Annual General Meeting held in Canberra today. Ms Simson is based on the Liverpool Plains where she, her husband Ed and family run a mixed farming enterprise including broad acre farming as well […]
24 November 2016
Despite the Senate’s rejection of the Government’s Working Holiday Maker Bills today, the NFF is confident that a deal can be found to end the uncertainty when the Bills return to the Senate next week, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Farmers’ Federation said today. “The pressure is on Labor and the crossbench to […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed Farmers for Climate Action as an Associate Member of Australia’s national peak agriculture body. NFF President Brent Finlay said that joining forces will strengthen the agriculture and farm sector’s advocacy and influence on policy measures needed to help the sector adapt to a changing climate and respond […]
23 November 2016
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