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Inquiry into Factors Shaping Social Licence and Economic Development Outcomes in Critical Mineral Projects Across Australia NFF supports responsible development of the critical minerals sector. Development must complement agriculture which remains a key contributor for local economies. With appropriate planning and coordination, critical minerals development and agricultural land-use can deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. There is […]
Tags: Environment, Natural Resource Management, Rural Affairs, Trade & Economics
2 weeks ago
Statutory Review of the Role of the Inspector-General of Water Compliance NFF considers that the IGWC is independent, is operating within its remit, and plays an important role in supporting the efficient and effective administration of water compliance in the Murray-Darling Basin (Basin). This submission updates our policy position in light of developments since the […]
Tags: Environment, Policy Reform, Water
2 weeks ago
The NFF strongly supports the establishment of a standardised, transparent, and consumer-focused approach to mobile coverage mapping, but makes recommendations to ensure maps are as accurate, reliable, and practically useful as possible. The NFF’s full submission can be found here.
Tags: Telecommunications
2 weeks ago
The NFF has long supported measures to improve train visibility and to enhance level-crossing safety across rural and regional Australia. The NFF supports positive steps taken in the draft Standard to improve train conspicuity, but makes several recommendations to strengthen AS 7531 and ensure it delivers practical visibility improvements. The NFF’s full submission can be […]
Tags: Farm Safety, Rural Affairs
2 weeks ago
The NFF is deeply concerned about the impact of funding and resourcing pressures on the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO’s) capacity to deliver research and development outcomes for the benefit of Australian agriculture, the environment, and the community at large. CSIRO funding must be urgently increased to prevent staffing cuts and ensure that […]
Tags: Tech & Innovation
2 weeks ago
The NFF believes that firearms play a legitimate and essential role in Australian agriculture. We support sensible reforms that strengthen community safety, but those reforms must be developed carefully and with proper consultation to ensure they do not undermine farm safety, animal welfare, and environmental management. Reform processes should prioritise addressing illegal firearm use by […]
Tags: Farm Business, Farm Safety, Policy Reform, Rural Affairs
2 weeks ago
By Hamish McIntyre, President National Farmers’ Federation Today is a landmark moment for Australian agriculture. In 2018, we set a bold target to grow Australian agriculture into a $100 billion industry by 2030. At the time, some thought it was ambitious and some didn’t think we stood a chance. But farmers wouldn’t be in this […]
Tags: Trade & Economics
2 weeks ago
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of the National Farmers Federation’s 2030 target, and a record result proudly backed by the Albanese Labor Government. The latest forecasts from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resources Economics and Sciences (ABARES) released today […]
Tags: Farm Business, Trade & Economics
2 weeks ago
As a general principle, and consistent with the recommendations of Professor Graeme Samuel AC, specificity in legislation is critical, and Standards need to be granular, detailed, explicit, and supported by relevant guidelines and rulings. NFF notes the following remark by Prof. Samuel during the 14 November 2025 Senate Inquiry hearing: “Anything that might look a bit […]
Tags: Environment
4 weeks ago
This submission complements that provided by New South Wales Irrigators’ Council (NSWIC). NFF’s primary interest is ensuring that any changes arising from the Review maintain the reliability of downstream water entitlements and avoid unintended impacts on agricultural water users. Protecting the reliability of water entitlements (including those downstream) must remain a central consideration of this […]
Tags: Environment, Water
4 weeks ago
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