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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has raised serious concern over recent suggestions to apply the Goods and Services Tax to the sale of fresh food. NFF CEO Simon Talbot believes the GST exemption for fresh foods should be retained, saying the move would have a negative impact on the welfare of Australian farmers and Australian […]
5 January 2015
The NFF 2014 Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry into the industry structures and systems governing the imposition of and disbursement of marketing and research and development (RD& levies in the agricultural sector.
Tags: Farm Business
31 December 2014
As a big year for Australian agriculture draws to a close, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) sees strong promise for Australian farmers across the country in 2015. The NFF’s submission to the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper process lodged this week sets out a range of short and longer term priorities for Government to propel the […]
19 December 2014
The NFF 12 December 2014 Submission in response to the Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
12 December 2014
Joint Statement issued by NFF, ACCI, BCA, MCA, NFF & ASR Australian businesses will be able to take full advantage of opportunities with our fourth largest trading partner from tomorrow, 12 December 2014, the day the Korea–Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) enters into force. Through KAFTA, the Australian Government has lifted the competitiveness of Australian […]
11 December 2014
“It’s a great privilege to be re-elected as President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The past twelve months has been a busy and dynamic period for the nation’s peak farm body. And I am honoured to represent the interests of Australian farmers for another term.” – NFF President Brent Finlay ‘A Message from the […]
10 December 2014
Prolonged drought is a tough reality facing many Australian farmers – prompting a call by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) to boost drought assistance measures announced by the Federal Government earlier this year. “We have been working with our Members to develop an updated drought assistance package in response to the hottest spring on record […]
4 December 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the announcement by Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb that Australia’s Free Trade Agreement with South Korea (KAFTA) will come into force on 12 December 2014. NFF President Brent Finlay said the early commencement of the trade agreement was an important achievement and enabled many Australian farmers to […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has recently lodged a http://www.nff.org.au/get/submissions/4820.pdf[submission] in response to the Harper Competition Policy Review Panel Draft Report. NFF CEO Simon Talbot said the draft report is an important step toward positive reforms that will underpin Australia’s competitiveness for the next 20 years. “The Harper Review is a critical opportunity to get […]
24 November 2014
The NFF Submission in response to the Harper Competition Policy Review Panel Draft Report.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
21 November 2014
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