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The Australian agriculture sector experiences key disadvantages in accessing skilled workers in the 457 visa programme, including through the application of the TSMIT which is a significant barrier to eligibility. This submission outlines the experience of the agriculture sector in relation to the 457 visa programme, and in particular how revision of the TSMIT in […]
Tags: Workforce
8 March 2016
The NFF’s February 2016 Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties Inquiry into the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
7 March 2016
The NFF March Submission informs a DFAT inquiry into potential opportunities and impacts of a free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union. The EU is Australia’s last major trading partner without comprehensive trade negotiations. Australian agriculture is currently limited in its ability to export produce to the EU because of very low import […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
4 March 2016
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced the appointment of Tony Mahar as the organisation’s incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 14 March, 2016. Mr Mahar has been a key member of the NFF’s leadership team since mid-2012 as Deputy CEO and will take over from Simon Talbot who has served as CEO, and […]
2 March 2016
Federal Court of Australia – Notice to Group Members re Live Cattle Trade Ban Class Action. Please see attachment below.
The NFF’s 29 February 2016 submission recommends that the Senate support the Bill without amendments and the NFF welcomes adjustments to the reviews and reporting arrangements proposed by the Bill. These adjustments better reflect the timing of the implementation of the plan. The NFF particularly welcomes the addition of a specific requirement for the monitoring […]
Tags: Environment
29 February 2016
The National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) has reiterated the importance of an integrated cattle industry free to take advantage of an array of market opportunities following calls for a cap on live cattle exports. Restrictions on the live trade were this week proposed by the Australian Meat Industry Employees’ Union (AMIEU) which claims jobs in northern […]
25 February 2016
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the Government’s response to the 2015 Regional Telecommunications Review, but warned more was required in the future to ensure adequacy of services in regional Australia. The warning comes following yesterday’s tabling of the response to the report, which included 12 key recommendations to improve telecommunications access in the […]
24 February 2016
Today’s appointment of Mick Keogh OAM as the Agriculture Commissioner to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is a positive step towards strengthening competitiveness within the rural sector. Mr Keogh brings with him a welcome mix of practical, policy and academic experience across the agriculture industry which will equip him with a thorough understanding […]
The NFF February 2016 Submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the regulatory burden on farm businesses highlights excessive regulation that is impacting upon Australian farm businesses and makes recommendation as to how this can be reduced.
Tags: Farm Business
23 February 2016
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