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Storm clouds on the horizon for data drought


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


The Importance of Fuel Tax Credits for Australian Jobs: Fuel Tax Credit Coalition:


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


USO Inquiry a key step in addressing data drought


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 […]


Farmers would bear brunt of Labor’s climate change policy


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


NFF outlines budget priorities


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


Farmers commend agreement from Ministers on Murray Darling


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


Supply Chain Welcomes Abolition of the Road Safety Remuneration System


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


Foreign investment should be used to stoke agriculture fire


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


Current Vacancy: General Manager, Trade & Economics


Australia’s peak national farm advocacy body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), based in Canberra, is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of General Manager, Trade and Economics. The NFF represents farmers and, more broadly, agricultural interests across the full spectrum of Australian farm activity. The NFF is seeking a highly motivated individual […]

14 April 2016


Farmers welcome commitment to scrap RSRT


The National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Turnbull Government’s election commitment to scrap the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) following widespread outrage from the agriculture and transport industries. Announced earlier today by Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and Minister for Employment for Employment, Michaelia Cash, the Government has vowed to support truck owner-drivers by abolishing […]

12 April 2016


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