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First-principles review of cost recovery for APVMA: Submission


The NFF’s 2014 submission regarding the first-principles review of the cost recovery arrangements for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

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25 February 2014


Reserve Bank Amendment (Australian Reconstruction and Development Board) Bill 2013: Submission


The NFF’s submission to the Senate Economics Committee inquiry into the Reserve Bank Amendment (Australian Reconstruction and Development Board) Bill 2013.

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24 February 2014


Fair Trade (Workers’ Rights) Bill 2013 inquiry: Submission


The NFF’s 2013 Submission to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Standing Committee on the Fair Trade (Workers’ Rights) Bill 2013 outlines the NFF’s commitment to policies that support trade and investment, liberalisation, and recognise the benefits to Australia from increased access to markets. In addition, the NFF also recognises the importance of regulations […]

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NFF drought relief package


Recognising the current drought gripping much of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory, the NFF is seeking appropriate assistance measures from the Federal Government. The delivery of the measures canvassed below would be consistent with the processes agreed for in drought support in the Intergovernmental Agreement on National Drought Program Reform, […]

19 February 2014


Drought Relief Appeal


We’re for the Bush Appeal NSW Farmers Association have linked up with the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, 2GB and the Commonwealth Bank to launch the We’re for the Bush Appeal. The appeal will raise funds for farmers for food and fodder gift cards from IGA and CRT Stores, and will be distributed by the Salvation […]

17 February 2014


Detail on Australia–Korea agreement welcomed


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed detail on the trade agreement with Korea which was made available today. The agreement will see tariffs reduced on a number of products in several sectors – including dairy, red meat, grains, sugar, pork and horticulture – over several years, providing significant value to Australian farmers. NFF President […]


Call for immediate drought relief package


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released detail on its proposed Drought Relief Package—a suite of new and updated existing measures to help address the severe situation of drought faced by many farmers, their families and communities. NFF President, Brent Finlay, says the NFF wants to see farm businesses given a fair shot at […]

13 February 2014


Trade critical to agriculture’s agenda


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Trade Committee will meet today at Parliament House to discuss strategies that will drive tangible outcomes for Australian farmers and the agricultural sector. NFF President Brent Finlay says relationships between industry and government negotiators need to be strong to ensure exchanges of information, views and priorities to deliver the best […]

12 February 2014


Farmers’ CEO cooking for a cause


Farmers’ CEO cooking for a cause National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Matt Linnegar will once again don his apron and showcase his cooking skills on Monday, 17 February 2014, when he joins over 200 CEOs from across the country in the Qantas and OzHarvest CEO CookOff. Taking place at the well-known Sydney establishment, Carriageworks, the […]

7 February 2014


Comprehensive drought package needed


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for appropriate action to address the situation of severe drought that many farmers, their families and communities are facing. “We welcome the Prime Minister’s acknowledgement today regarding the severity of the current drought gripping much of Queensland, Northern Territory, New South Wales and South Australia. We need to […]

6 February 2014


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