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Review of Skilled Migration and 400 Series Visa Programmes: Submission


The NFF 16 October 2014 Review of Skilled Migration and 400 Series Visa Programmes.

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16 October 2014


Last week to register for NFF 2014 National Congress


More than 250 farmers, agribusinesses and government representatives will come together in Canberra next week for the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2014 National Congress – with only five days remaining until registrations close. Taking place at the Australian Institute of Sport Arena on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 October, the NFF’s National Congress ‘Producing Our […]

15 October 2014


Industry action agenda to drive competitiveness


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the release of the Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda by the Prime Minister and Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane, which backs food and agribusiness as one of the nation’s key competitive strengths. The Agenda draws on four ambitions that Australia must pursue including: a lower cost, business friendly […]

14 October 2014


NWC Abolition Bill: Submission


The NFF 13 October 2014 submission outlines the NFF’s disappointment by the abolishment of the National Water Commission. The submission canvasses each of the key changes proposed by the Government, and includes specific amendments to strengthen the proposed arrangements.

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13 October 2014


Senate’s rejection of one-stop shops disappointing, say farmers


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is disappointed that the Senate looks likely to block the legislation required to establish ‘one-stop shops’ for environmental approvals. The Government had proposed to amend the complex national environmental law—the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)—by establishing a one-stop shop in each state and territory. The NFF […]

2 October 2014


4 Yearly Review of Modern Awards – National Employment Standards: Submission


The NFF 26 September 2014 Submission deals with an inconsistency between the National Employment Standards (NES) and three modern awards (the Pastoral Award 2010, Horticulture Award 2010 and Wine Industry Award 2010).

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26 September 2014


Draft Basin-Wide Environmental Watering Strategy


The NFF 26 September 2014 submission suggests that whilst the environmental watering strategy should be an important step towards more effective and efficient management, the draft strategy lacks clarity in certain key areas – particularly in the delineation of management roles and responsibilities that may lead to duplication.

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Productivity Commission to be water reform umpire


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging the Government to continue the conversation with stakeholders about how the key functions of the National Water Commission (NWC) will transition to new agencies. The call comes following today’s announcement by the Parliamentary Secretary for Water Senator Simon Birmingham to formally abolish the NWC and hand key responsibilities […]

25 September 2014


NFF welcomes new CEO Simon Talbot


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Brent Finlay today announced the appointment of Mr Simon Talbot as the new CEO of Australia’s peak farm body. Mr Talbot has been a Director at Mondelēz International (Kraft/Cadbury) for seven years, heading the corporate affairs function for Australia and New Zealand, and leading agricultural investment across Mondelēz International’s […]

23 September 2014


NFF on board with coastal shipping reform


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed comments made by the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Warren Truss, at a Shipping Australia event in Sydney today, where he confirmed coastal shipping reform is firmly on the Government’s agenda. NFF President Brent Finlay said the comments were a positive sign from the Deputy Prime Minister that […]

18 September 2014


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