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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has implored Government to restore certainty to thousands of primary producers and to save farm businesses across Australia by eliminating the proposed ‘backpacker tax’ in this week’s Federal Budget. The tax would see all working holiday makers taxed as non-residents at a rate of 32.5 per cent on all income […]
2 May 2016
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has congratulated the Government on its commitment of $15 million to progress planning for the control of carp in the Murray Darling Basin. NFF Water Taskforce Chair, Les Gordon, said that a well devised strategy was critical to making the most of years of investment into scientific research to support […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says satellite internet users will be relieved by today’s announcement that the NBN’s first long term satellite is now operational. The Sky Muster satellite launched late last year is available to subscribers as of today, and customers are encouraged to contact their internet service providers to get connected. NFF President […]
29 April 2016
Thirteen industry organisations representing some of the biggest economic contributors and employers to the Australian economy have again combined to demonstrate the importance of the Fuel Tax Credit Scheme. The Fuel Tax Credit Coalition have released a new publication explaining how the fuel tax credit scheme operates, the principles underpinning its operation, why it is […]
28 April 2016
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has commended today’s announcement of a Productivity Commission inquiry into the Universal Service Obligation (USO). The USO has been a critical safeguard to ensure rural communities have access to basic telephone services. However, the framework is looking dated in the context of the NBN, and a business environment where data […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed its concern at Labor’s climate change policy which places the cost of achieving ambitious climate targets firmly on the shoulders of Australian farmers. NFF President, Brent Finlay, said while full details of the policy were yet to be evaluated, there were a number of components which were cause […]
27 April 2016
The upcoming 2016-2017 Federal Budget must seek to deliver the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper in full and commit to a range of longer-term bipartisan measures, so as to allow the Australian rural sector to perform to its full ability on the global market stage. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President, Brent Finlay, said whilst industry was […]
26 April 2016
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today commended agreement from the Ministers of the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council to a package of measures that will lead to more realistic management of the MDB and deliver positive outcomes for regional communities. Meeting in Brisbane, the Council, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and […]
22 April 2016
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA), National Farmers Federation (NFF) and the Council of Small Business Associations (COSBOA) have welcomed the abolition of the damaging and unfair Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal. Yesterday, the Road Safety Remuneration Repeal Bill 2016 was passed by both Houses of the Australian Parliament. The Bill will take effect […]
19 April 2016
By Tony Mahar National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive Officer Rarely, if ever before, has the national debate surrounding foreign investment in Australian agriculture been so public, so relevant or so important. The sale of Van Diemen’s Land Company, an imminent decision on the sale of S. Kidman & Co, most likely to predominantly Chinese interests, […]
15 April 2016
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