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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has voiced serious concerns about speculation of proposed cuts to the current rebate farmers can claim for off-road use of fuel, under the Fuel Tax Credit Scheme. Under the Scheme, the Government provides a rebate of the excise and customs duty paid on certain fuels purchased for specific off-road uses. […]
30 April 2014
The NFF’s 30 April 2014 submission outlines the NFF’s position regarding the independent review of integrity in the subclass 457 visa programme announced by the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash on 25 February 2014.
Tags: Workforce
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraging the Australian Government to continue supporting the role of an independent authority to drive national water reform. The call comes amidst speculation that the National Water Commission could be on the chopping block as the Government prepares for the next Federal budget. Chair of the NFF Water Taskforce, […]
28 April 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation Grains Policy Council (NFFGPC) met yesterday in Sydney, focusing on issues high on the agenda of grain growers across the country. Interim Chair, Matt Linnegar, said that grain growers deserved a strong national voice and that yesterday was another step towards that goal. “All members of the NFFGPC are focused on […]
23 April 2014
Australia’s peak agricultural representative body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), has outlined priorities for government policy in the sector in its submission to the Australian Government’s Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper process. President of the NFF, Mr Brent Finlay, said the White Paper process is about driving government policies that in turn drive improved competitiveness in […]
The NFF’s 17 April submission to the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper – Issues Paper, has been made in order to assist the White Paper process to identify pathways and approaches for growing Australian farm profitability and boost agriculture’s contribution to economic growth, trade, innovation and productivity. The submission is available http://www.nff.org.au/get/submissions/4499.pdf[here].
22 April 2014
The NFF’s 17 April submission to the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper – Issues Paper, has been made in order to assist the White Paper process to identify pathways and approaches for growing Australian farm profitability and boost agriculture’s contribution to economic growth, trade, innovation and productivity.
Tags: Biosecurity Health & Welfare
17 April 2014
The NFF’s 14 April 2014 submission to the Mental Health Commission on the Review of Mental Health Programmes highlights the challenges faced by rural and remote farmers, and the importance for mental health services to develop in sync as regional populations grow. The NFF commends the work of the National Centre for Rural Health and […]
Tags: Farm Business
14 April 2014
The NFF’s 11 April 2014 Submission to the House of Representatives Inquiry into Streamlining environmental regulation, ‘green tape’, and one stop shops submission responds to a number of issues relating to jurisdictional arrangements, regulatory requirements and the potential for deregulation. The NFF is seeking a commitment from the Government that new approaches to reporting will […]
Tags: Environment
11 April 2014
The NFF’s 11 April 2014 submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport inquiry into Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation (Removing Re-approval and Re-registration) Amendment Bill 2013 acknowledges that Australian farmers need a system of chemical registration that facilitates the introduction of new chemicals onto the Australian market in a […]
Tags: Farm Business
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