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A new certification scheme for providers of labour to industry is on the horizon, after a landmark roundtable meeting held yesterday at the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) offices in Canberra. The meeting was convened as part of ongoing efforts by the NFF to build capacity across industry and combat organised exploitation of overseas workers. “We […]
15 December 2016
The National Farmers Federation says Australia’s tax system is broken and is calling for sensible, forward-thinking reform to allow farm businesses to operate to their potential. The call comes on the back of a new report released yesterday, supported by the NFF, looking at the impact taxation policy has on Australian agriculture. The report titled […]
13 December 2016
The Regional Rural and Remote Communications Coalition has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s (PC) draft report into the Universal Service Obligation (USO) with its finding that the current arrangements are in need of reform, sooner rather than later. Achieving a Universal Service Obligation that is technology neutral and that provides access to both […]
8 December 2016
The President of the National Farmers’ Federation, Fiona Simson has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a review of climate change policies and has called on the government to ensure that energy security and affordability are front and centre considerations of the review. ”The NFF recognises that climate change poses a significant challenge for Australian farmers. […]
5 December 2016
Proper and thorough engagement with the landholders and community potentially affected by the Department of Defence acquisition of farm land in Queensland is critical to provide fairness to locals and transparency to the process,” the National Farmers’ Federation President, Fiona Simson said today. Concerns have been raised by landholders and AgForce Queensland that the proposed […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the announcement by the Australian Government that the Mobile Blackspots Program will deliver a further 266 base stations to areas where mobile coverage is needed. “The NFF are supporters of this program given that many of our members continue to endure a lack of mobile network coverage, or […]
2 December 2016
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 […]
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 […]
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