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The National Farmers’ Federation has reiterated its strong opposition to further water buybacks under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, following the Federal Government’s announcement it has secured around 380 gigalitres toward the 450GL target. NFF Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said recovering the additional 450GL had always been a choice, not an environmental necessity. “Let’s be […]
Tags: Environment & Climate Change
4 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to expand access to a key Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concession, describing it as one of the most consequential wins for the NFF and its members following sustained advocacy on behalf of farmers. The Prime Minister today confirmed the turnover threshold for the small business […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Trade
4 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Ms Su McCluskey has been appointed as the NFF’s Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative. Funded by the Federal Government’s Accessing New Markets Initiative, the Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative is a 12-month project promoting agrifood trade opportunities in new and existing markets. NFF CEO Mike Guerin congratulated Ms McCluskey on her appointment. “Su brings extensive international experience, a strong understanding of the NFF, deep credibility and invaluable networks. Given this is a short-term project, the selection […]
Tags: Trade
1 month ago
As public hearings for the Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 continue today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging the Committee to keep Australian farmers front of mind. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said it was critical that proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business
1 month ago
The NFF calls on the Australian Government to ensure that the proposed capital gains tax (CGT) changes in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 do not undermine the ongoing viability, productivity and investment capacity of Australian farm businesses, including at key transition points such as intergenerational succession. This can be achieved […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Workforce
1 month ago
Following ABC Landline’s profile of the pollination impacts of Varroa mite, the NFF Horticulture Council and the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) are jointly calling on horticulture producers to plan now for a future where reliable, managed pollination can no longer be taken for granted. Varroa destructor is now established across New South Wales, […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Environment & Climate Change
1 month ago
The practical operation of the new framework for agriculture will be substantially determined by how the regulations, Rules, guidance materials, Rulings, Protection Statements, Registers, data arrangements, and compliance practices are designed and subsequently implemented. NFF has always championed reforms that provide clear, efficient, and more predictable decision-making while maintaining appropriate environmental protections. We remain concerned […]
Tags: Environment & Climate Change
1 month ago
The proposed Environmental Offsets Standard is not yet sufficiently clear or practical for implementation in agricultural landscapes. There is a need to clearly define how key concepts will work in-practice so that landholders and proponents alike understand their obligations and have confidence to engage with the proposed framework. This includes understanding how concepts such as […]
Tags: Environment & Climate Change
1 month ago
Below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Guerin, who attended the Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Forum (ANZLF) – Business Dialogue in Queensland today. The ANZLF is the only high-level bilateral leadership forum that engages closely with government and business to discuss areas of strategic importance for the mutual benefit of […]
Tags: Trade
1 month ago
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre: Farmers take their responsibility to protect people and the environment seriously. This is not just a principle, it’s fundamental to running a viable farm business. Without healthy people and a healthy environment, there is no food and fibre production. We acknowledge the recent reports in the media about […]
Tags: Animal Welfare & Biosecurity, Economics & Farm Business
1 month ago
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