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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on Treasurer Scott Morrison to preserve the $20,000 instant asset write-off for small businesses in the 2017-2018 Budget. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said farmers, most of which were small businesses, had benefited from the accelerated depreciation arrangements for assets purchased for $20,000 or less. “This was a […]
10 April 2017
Australian farmers are recognised globally as world leaders in water use efficiency. Underpinned by our rural research and development model, the agriculture sector has been investing in the science, knowledge, technology and know how to improve water use efficiency for decades. The NFF submission makes a number of recommendations including recognising the importance of improving […]
Tags: Environment
7 April 2017
NFF Submission to the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 Inquiry.
Tags: Workforce
6 April 2017
NFF Submission to the Fair Work Amendment (Repeal of 4 Yearly Reviews and Other Measures) Bill 2017 Inquiry.
Tags: Workforce
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced a new initiative to attract the investment, the peak body says is needed for the industry to reach its potential. The initiative includes the establishment of an investment fund known as the “Berkeley Calga Agribusiness Fund” (Berkeley Calga) through a partnership between the NFF and Spar Capital […]
3 April 2017
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 […]
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