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“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
Queensland farmer Brent Finlay has been re-elected unopposed as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for a second term at the NFF Members’ Council meeting and AGM in Canberra today. Speaking at the meeting, Mr Finlay said that Australian agriculture was on the verge of a golden era, provided farmers could capture a […]
18 November 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a free trade agreement with China – cementing Australian agriculture’s place in the world’s biggest market and providing millions of dollars in export value to Australian farmers. NFF President Brent Finlay said the deal recognises agriculture as one of the nation’s economic […]
17 November 2014
The NFF 13 November 2014 submission responds to the directions issued by the Fair Work Commission on 6 November 2014 requiring interested parties to file a short submission outlining the nature of any changes sought in relation to the award flexibility and public holiday common issues.
Tags: Workforce
13 November 2014
The NFF’s 12 November 2014 Submission to the Department of Industry outlines the NFF’s support for the Cooperative Research Centres and continued government investment into this important program.
Tags: Farm Business
12 November 2014
The NFF 12 November 2014 Submission responds to the directions made by the Fair Work Commission on 1 October 2014, requiring parties to: make submissions on whether certain issues should be dealt with as ‘common issues’; and outline any proposed provisions in relation to the casual employment and part-time employment common issues.
Tags: Workforce
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