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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 […]
20 May 2015
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
The 2015-16 Federal Budget comes at a pivotal time for agriculture, as the industry looks to capture opportunities in booming export markets, while at the same time large areas of Australia continue to face prolonged drought. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President, Brent Finlay, said the budget would need to walk the line between short term […]
7 May 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) notes the arrival of a key milestone today with the approval of the first tranche of projects under the Federal Government’s $100 million Rural Research and Development (R&D) for Profit Programme. NFF President Brent Finlay said the $26.7 million announced by the Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce MP in Armidale […]
6 May 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the commencement of the 2015 Regional Telecommunications Review, announced today by the Minister for Communications, the Hon. Malcom Turnbull MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Communications, Paul Fletcher MP. NFF President Brent Finlay said the review is an important opportunity for rural and regional communities to have their say […]
5 May 2015
The Australian agriculture sector is united in its commitment to the safety and fair treatment of workers. Last night’s ABC Four Corners story highlights the need to do more to rid the agriculture sector of rogue operators who wilfully ignore Australian laws and take advantage of vulnerable migrant workers. Brent Finlay, President of the National […]
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