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Farmers say now is the time to invest in agriculture This afternoon, the President of the Fair Work Commission, Justice Ian Ross, announced a $16 per week increase to the national minimum wage and modern award wages. From 1 July 2015, the national minimum wage will be $656.90 per week or $17.29 per hour. Meanwhile, […]
2 June 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Federal Government announcement on bringing forward introduction of accelerated depreciation of fodder, fencing and water assets to the night of the Federal Budget. They have responded quickly to the feedback received and NFF congratulates them. The decision to bring the commencement date forward will be welcome news for […]
27 May 2015
Media Statement 22 May 2015 Animal activists target farmers in the night This morning, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) discovered graffiti and paint on the NFF building in Canberra. The slogan “Ban Live Exports” was spray painted across the NFF building sign, with more paint and foul language scribbled on the front and rear entrance […]
22 May 2015
Agricultural and Agri-Food Producers Call for an Ambitious, Fair, and Comprehensive Agreement through the Trans-Pacific Partnership Guam, MAY 19, 2015 – As Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) nations meet this week in Guam to continue negotiations, agri-food producer and processor organisations from Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand remain united in their call for a […]
20 May 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says legislative reform to coastal shipping rules outlined by the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Warren Truss, in a speech from Sydney today, will be good for farmers and good for the Australian economy. NFF President Brent Finlay said that reform is critical to agricultural competitiveness and growth. “Affordable shipping […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is supporting calls by the Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. Barnaby Joyce, to bring forward the commencement date for accelerated depreciation for fodder, fencing, silos and water upgrades. The proposal to introduce this important concession for drought preparedness has been enthusiastically received by farmers across Australia. Unfortunately, the NFF has […]
14 May 2015
The passing of the National Water Commission (Abolition) Bill through Parliament has been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The Bill, passed by the Senate yesterday, will transfer key responsibilities of the National Water Commission (NWC) to the Productivity Commission. Chair of the NFF Water Taskforce Les Gordon said he was pleased the Government […]
The largest reform to Australia’s biosecurity system in more than 100 years passed through the Senate today – an outcome strongly supported by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The legislation, the Biosecurity Bill 2014, will strengthen control measures to better manage biosecurity risks, and enhance Australia’s biosecurity system. It is supported by four other bills, […]
13 May 2015
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President, Brent Finlay, said tonight’s Federal Budget has farmers all over Australia eagerly anticipating the release of the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper. The Budget delivers modest gains for the farm sector through specific initiatives that will assist cash flow on farm; lower business taxes; boost bilateral trade agreement outcomes and recognise […]
12 May 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement in Longreach today of an additional $83 million of new funding to assist communities impacted by the ongoing drought in QLD and NSW. NFF President Brent Finlay said the announcement comes at a critical time for drought-stricken communities in crisis, and follows approaches by […]
9 May 2015
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