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The NFF’s submission to the proposed Human Rights and Anti – Discrimination Bill 2012 consolidates a number of pieces of discrimination legislation, including the Age Discrimination Act, the Disability Discrimination Act, and the Racial and the Sex Discrimination Acts.
Tags: Workforce
2 December 2012
The NFF’s 30 November 2012 submission to the Review of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), outlines the need for ACIAR’s work in international agricultural research & development (R&D) to effectively link into Australia’s domestic R&D system, in order to provide dual benefits for both developing nations and Australia’s primary producers.
Tags: Farm Business
30 November 2012
In a move that has angered farmers and landholders, the Federal Government has extended its cost cutting to native title, with a decision to cease funding to respondents in native title claims from the beginning of next year. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Government to review the decision, ensuring respondents have […]
28 November 2012
The President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will swap his workboots for a schoolbook on Monday when he visits a primary school in Melbourne. Jock Laurie, a lamb, wool and cattle grower from Walcha in northern NSW will visit the 160 students of Level 1 and 2 at Antonio Park Primary School in Mitcham, […]
23 November 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today acknowledged the release of the final Murray-Darling Basin Plan by Minister Burke. “Although the Plan remains flawed, from what we’ve seen to date, it is pretty clear that the Government has listened to the concerns of the NFF, farmers and regional communities on some, but not all, of […]
22 November 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement that the Australian Government will engage in negotiations for a new Asian region trade agreement. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, launched today, will bring together the ten ASEAN countries along with Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand to form a formal trade partnership. […]
21 November 2012
The NFF’s 16 November 2012 submission to the Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2013 demonstrates the importance of the SOL to the future labour supply of the agriculture industry and outlines the NFF’s recommendations to help meet the future labour needs of the agricultural sector.
Tags: Workforce
16 November 2012
The NFF’s 5 November 2012 submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s consultation on new biosecurity legislation outlines a number of areas the NFF believes remain outstanding and must be addressed.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
12 November 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today backed calls to remove renewable energy targets due to the increased pressure on Australian farms from rising energy prices. “Energy and fuel are among the largest costs for Australian farmers, and a significant consideration in our industry’s long-term competitiveness. The recent spike in electricity prices, combined with the […]
9 November 2012
The NFF’s 9 November 2012 submission to both the House of Representatives Water Amendment (Water for the Environment Special Account) Bill 2012 and Senate Water Amendment (Water for the Environment Special Account) Bill 2012 enquiries outlines the NFF’s key concerns and suggests amendments to the Bills to alleviate unintended consequences.
Tags: Environment
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