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The NFF 20 June 2014 submission to the Fair Work Commission regarding 4 yearly review of modern awards – annual leave common issue.
Tags: Workforce
20 June 2014
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
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
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
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