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Skilled Occupations List 2014


Skilled Occupations List for 2014.

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12 November 2014


Chicken growers welcomed to the NFF family


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today announced that the Australian Chicken Growers Council (ACGC) has joined the national peak farm body as an Associate Member. NFF President Brent Finlay says ACGC’s addition to the NFF family further enhances it strength as the united voice for farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. “The NFF exists […]

7 November 2014


Energy Green Paper Response: Submission


The NFF’s submission encourages the government to address energy related issues including rising energy costs, the need for greater transparency in energy pricing, regulation and development of resource projects, the securing of Australia’s energy supplies and the assurance that energy sector expansion occurs in a manner that compliments, not compromises, Australian agriculture.

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4 November 2014


First Principles Review of Cost Recovery at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority: Submission


The NFF’s 3 November 2014 submission encourages the government to work collaboratively with industry and continue any further reforms of agricultural and veterinary chemicals through a more holistic approach.

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3 November 2014


Primary Employers Tasmania join the NFF


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced that Primary Employers Tasmania (PET) has joined the national peak farm body as an Associate Member. Primary Employers Tasmania represents the interests of employers in Tasmania’s agricultural, horticultural and viticultural industries at all levels of government. NFF President Brent Finlay says the addition to the NFF family […]

31 October 2014


NFF 2013-14 Annual Review


The 2013-14 Annual Review includes feature articles and reports on the NFF’s highlights, achievements and policy portfolio areas. The Annual Review 2013-14 includes feature articles and reports on the NFF’s highlights, achievements, activities and portfolio areas over the past 12 months. The Annual Review includes reports from NFF President Brent Finlay, Immediate Past President Duncan […]

30 October 2014


Live export ban: a travesty of justice


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes proceedings filed in the Federal Court late yesterday afternoon seeking compensation for Northern Territory cattle producers affected by the former government’s decision to suspend the live export trade to Indonesia in June 2011. The northern cattle industry is a vital part of Australian agriculture, representing 50% of Northern Territory […]

28 October 2014


International Agricultural and Agri-Food Producers Call for Strong Outcomes through the TPP


Sydney, Australia – OCTOBER 24, 2014 – At the round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations taking place this week in Australia, agri-food producer and processor groups from Canada, Australia and New Zealand are calling for negotiators to maintain a high level of ambition in the trade talks, and to conclude a comprehensive trade agreement with […]

24 October 2014


Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2014: Submission


The NFF’s 22 October 2014 Submission suggests numerous recommendations for the Committee – highlighting that if there is to be legislative change, it must include requirements for consultation, reporting, value assessment and a sunset clause.

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22 October 2014


One voice a recurring theme for farmers


A unified voice for agriculture has emerged as the central theme of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2014 National Congress held in Canberra over the past two days. Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten MP, addressed the Congress on Labor’s vision for Australian agriculture. He talked about bi-partisanship and how industry organisations can inspire the […]

21 October 2014


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