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The NFF’s 6 June 2014 Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications inquiry into the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Bilateral Implementation) Bill 2014 highlights that the NFF has long advocated for changes to the EPBC Act to reduce duplication between State and Commonwealth environmental legislation. The current Government has committed […]
Tags: Environment
6 June 2014
While today’s announcement by the Fair Work Commission outlined a modest increase to minimum wages, the National Farmers’ Federation is concerned that every rise in labour costs makes it harder for farmers already struggling to keep farm-business costs down and maintain competitiveness. This afternoon, the Fair Work Commission announced an increase to minimum wages of […]
4 June 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced that Animal Medicines Australia (AMA) has joined the peak national agricultural body as an Associate Member. NFF Chief Executive, Matt Linnegar, said AMA’s addition to the NFF helps reinforce vital links between the animal health industry and farmers, at a national level. “The NFF exists to provide […]
3 June 2014
The NFF’s 30 May 2014 submission supports a policy objective of economic growth and productivity through competitive, efficient and effective maritime transport services.
Tags: Farm Business
30 May 2014
The NFF’s 30 May 2014 submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications inquiry into the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment opposes Government recovery of costs for agriculture referrals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act). In NFF’s view cost recovery from agriculture will not achieve the […]
Tags: Environment
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced the resignation of Chief Executive Officer, Mr Matt Linnegar. NFF President, Brent Finlay, said that Mr Linnegar has made a significant contribution to the organisation and to Australian agriculture, more broadly. “Matt has been at the NFF helm for over three years and in that time has […]
26 May 2014
The NFF’s 20 May 2014 submission supports a review to identify opportunities to improve current Agricultural Statistical information systems in Australia, and outlines several concerns with the existing system. The NFF supports the findings presented by the Australian Farm Institute in their recent report Is counting farmers harder than counting sheep? A comparison of agricultural […]
Tags: Farm Business
20 May 2014
The NFF’s 15 May 2014 submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission recognises the legal foundations of Native Title, but raises a number of concerns particularly in regards to the introduction of a presumption of continuity, reversing the onus of proof in native title claims and shifting the financial burden of claim resolution to respondents […]
Tags: Environment
15 May 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) acknowledges that in a tough budget environment, the Government has largely delivered on its election commitments to the agriculture sector. NFF President, Mr Brent Finlay, said that measures announced tonight included increases in funding to critical infrastructure projects, commitments to retain the fuel rebate for farmers and stop the water […]
13 May 2014
As the Nation prepares for an austere Federal Budget tomorrow, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging the Government to ensure any measures will not adversely affect a sector that is vital to sustaining the country’s future. During his tour of regional Australia earlier this year, the Prime Minister acknowledged the vital role that agriculture […]
12 May 2014
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