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New legislation passed through the Senate today will ensure Australian farmers retain access to safe and effective farm chemicals—an outcome strongly welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The legislation, titled the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Removing Re-approval and Re-registration) Bill 2014, will ease the unnecessary regulatory burden imposed on Australian agriculture, by […]
14 July 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called on the Federal Government to continue its support for the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative (GABSI), a long-running program that improves the condition of artesian waters. Chair of the NFF Water Taskforce, Les Gordon, said the GABSI has been an important collaboration between the Commonwealth, States and […]
10 July 2014
The NFF’s 10 July 2014 Submission suggests a number of amendments to the Water Act 2007, providing social, economic and environmental outcomes for water users and the Australian community.
Tags: Environment
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today demanded the Federal Government seek ambitious outcomes from all countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) negotiations scheduled to take place in Ottawa, Canada next week. “Agriculture needs to be at the heart of the TPP agreement and will be one of the sectors that can deliver commercially meaningful […]
4 July 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Coalition Government’s initial funding for the Agriculture in Education project. Under this project, $2 million over two years will be provided to improve understanding of agriculture in Australian schools. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar said the funding will make a real difference to workforce development in the […]
3 July 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement of funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health. “Profitable farms start with healthy farmers. A healthy rural workforce is one that is well-informed and has a good understanding of risks associated with their workplace,” said Mr Matt Linnegar, CEO of the NFF. “The Centre has […]
1 July 2014
The NFF’s 1 July 2014 Submission to the Fair Work Commission regarding 4 Yearly Review of Modern Awards – Transitional Provisions.
Tags: Workforce
The NFF welcomes the opportunity to comment on the package of bills which propose amendments to the Excise Tariff Act 1921 and the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to index the rate of excise and excise-equivalent customs duty applied to fuels (the bills). Should the Senate decide to support the bills to index fuel excise, the […]
Tags: Farm Business
26 June 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is concerned that the Commonwealth Government is shifting away from its commitment to deliver triple bottom line outcomes in relation to water reform. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the National Water Initiative (NWI), agreed by the Council of Australian Governments. Chair of the NFF Water Taskforce, Mr Les Gordon, […]
25 June 2014
Have your say in the future of farm sector representation in Australia. Register http://ausagvoice.questionpro.com/[here]. Newgate Research had been appointed to undertake an independent review of representation across local, state and national levels. Newgate Research has already conducted extensive consultations, including interviews with farming organisations and peak bodies, as well as focus groups with grass-roots farmers. […]
23 June 2014
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