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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Harper Review of competition legislation recommendations backing up the NFF’s call for an ‘effects test’ – aimed at rebalancing power between large supermarkets and farmers. NFF CEO Simon Talbot said the report to government is an important step toward reforms that will underpin Australia’s competitiveness for the […]
1 April 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the government’s release of its Taxation Discussion Paper. Simon Talbot, CEO of the NFF, said that the paper would encourage debate and an examination of ideas, which would assist the development of sector-specific policies to take to the next federal election. “The tax system needs to be simplified. […]
30 March 2015
The submission emphasises NFF’s strong supporting for a mandatory, binding Food and Grocery Code that encompasses all retailers. It acknowledges that the prescribed voluntary Code is a step in the right direction.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
29 March 2015
The NFF 27 March Submission supports an increase in the national minimum wage of 1.1 per cent.
Tags: Workforce
27 March 2015
The NFF 25 March Submission responds to claim for new accident pay terms in modern awards including the Horticulture Award 2010 and the Wine Industry Award 2010.
Tags: Workforce
25 March 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s commitment to extending unfair contract term protections to small businesses. There are over 130,000 farm businesses in Australia and most are small and medium-sized enterprises. Simon Talbot, CEO of the NFF, said today that primary producers are in a uniquely vulnerable position, due to the […]
20 March 2015
The NFF 20 March 2015 response to the Strengthening Australia’s Foreign Investment Framework – Options Paper.
The NFF has made a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport, declaring its support for the Criminal Code Amendment (Animal Protection) Bill 2015.
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed Biosecurity Bill 2014. The Bill, now being considered by the Senate, will strengthen disease control measures to better manage the risk of diseases entering and spreading in Australia. It is supported by four other bills, designed to help ensure smooth transition from the Quarantine Act 1908. Ron Cullen, […]
18 March 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s release of the Government’s response to the 457 visa program, by the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash. Brent Finlay, President of the NFF, said that overseas workers play a small but important part in the Australian agriculture sector. “Australian workers are […]
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