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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
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
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