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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
The NFF submission welcomes the ACCC’s interest in increasing competition in the Cattle and Beef Market. However, it also highlights that it is crucial to fully understand industry practices and to further consult with relevant industry bodies.
A delegation of farmers and growers are travelling to Canberra tomorrow to bring the realities of the ongoing backpacker tax uncertainty to MPs and Senators, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Tony Mahar said today. The eight farmers will descend on Parliament on Monday despite a lack of interest from key […]
20 November 2016
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