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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
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraging farmers to head online and have their say on the future of farm sector representation in Australia. NFF President, Brent Finlay, said Newgate Research had been appointed to undertake an independent review of representation across local, state and national levels. “There is general consensus across our sector that […]
20 June 2014
The NFF submission to the 4-yearly review of modern awards (Matter No AM2014/47)
Tags: Workforce
The NFF 20 June 2014 submission to the Fair Work Commission regarding 4 yearly review of modern awards – annual leave common issue.
Tags: Workforce
Australia’s national agricultural youth network, the Future Farmers Network (FFN), has joined the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) as an Associate Member. NFF President Brent Finlay said the FFN’s addition to the NFF is proof that the sector is serious about supporting its next generation of farmers. He also said this was another step towards securing […]
13 June 2014
The NFF’s 13 June 2014 submission highlights the lack of understanding within agriculture about the Personal Property Securities Register and when it should be used. Potential benefits of registration are not realised because of complex drafting and lack of clear information for the sector about what it means for farmers.
Tags: Farm Business
The NFF’s 10 June Submission to the Australian Government’s “root and branch” review of Australia’s competition policy welcomes the government’s commitment to undertake the review, and recognises it as a timely opportunity for the agricultural sector to outline areas and issues that require change.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
10 June 2014
The NFF’s 10 June 2014 Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties inquiry into the Trade Agreement between Australia and Korea outlines the NFF’s strong support for the trade agreement, as announced by Prime Minister Tony Abbott in December 2013. The NFF view is that the agreement will provide millions of dollars in export […]
The NFF’s 6 June 2014 Submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the efficacy of current national disaster funding arrangements urges the Productivity Commission—among other things—to consider how the Commonwealth’s approach to drought policy aligns with the framework for natural disasters. The NFF encourages the Commission to consider the importance of ongoing Government commitment to […]
Tags: Farm Business
6 June 2014
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