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NFF congratulates outgoing Ministers


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has congratulated Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss and Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Robb, on their significant contributions to Australian agriculture following the announcement of their upcoming retirements. Mr Truss will conclude his political career after more than 25 years as Member for Wide Bay in Queensland, a key […]

11 February 2016


NFF welcomes duties on Italian tomatoes


The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Australian Government announcement certain prepared or preserved Italian tomatoes will be subject to anti-dumping duties. The announcement, made by Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Christopher Pyne, earlier today will place duties on Feger and La Doria canned tomatoes and means all canned tomatoes from Italy will […]


NFF welcomes TPP signing, urges swift ratification


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the formal signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in Auckland today and urged the swift ratification of the agreement so as to create new export opportunities for Australian agriculture and to further build the sector’s contribution to the national economy. Agreed to in October 2015 by twelve Pacific […]

4 February 2016


Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) Regulation Impact Statement (RIS): Submission


The NFF’s 2016 Submission on the Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) Regulation Impact Statement (RIS).

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Inquiry into the Foreign Investment Review Framework


The NFF’s 2016 Submission to the Senate Economic Legislation Committees’ inquiry into the Foreign Investment Review Framework.

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Petition Launched Against Proposed Backpackers' Tax


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), along with its member organisations, has today launched a campaign encouraging the Federal Government not to proceed with the proposed ‘backpacker tax’ which will erode the agriculture workforce and the prosperity of regional communities. The #backpackertax campaign will comprise an online petition and social media aimed at harnessing community support […]

2 February 2016


Agriculture skills to grow under new organisation


Skills in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries will be bolstered following today’s announcement in Canberra by Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Luke Hartsuyker MP, of a new organisation to deliver training packages. The organisation, Skills Impact, has been formed collaboratively by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and ForestWorks, and is one of five […]

27 January 2016


Inquiry into Agricultural Competitiveness White paper changes to Farm Management Deposits: Submission


The NFF’s 16 December 2015 submission makes several recommendations with regards to the proposed changes, as well as broader issues concerning farm management deposits, and provides other recommendations regarding the structure and operation of the farm management deposit scheme..

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16 December 2015


Farmers ready to help Australia implement the Paris Climate Agreement


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed an announcement by Foreign Affairs Minister, Julie Bishop, that Australia will sign a global climate agreement with 196 other nations in Paris. NFF President, Brent Finlay, said Australian farmers were making real changes to the way they operated their enterprises so as to integrate climate risk in […]

14 December 2015


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