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The NFF’s 14 September 2012 submission on Australia’s anti-dumping arrangements outlines the need to improve the accessibility of Australia’s anti-dumping system for industries with legitimate claims against dumped products. The NFF is committed to ensuring Australia’s anti-dumping system is WTO consistent, and that industries with legitimate claims against dumped imports have the opportunity to seek […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
14 September 2012
Australia’s Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard, and Opposition Leader, the Hon. Tony Abbott, will address the NFF’s 2012 National Congress in Canberra next month. Taking place at the AIS Arena on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October, the Congress will focus on the food and fibre boom and the opportunities for Australian agriculture, from […]
13 September 2012
The Federal Government is expected to table amendments to the Water Act 2007 tomorrow, which, if passed by Parliament, will give ultimate authority over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan sustainable diversion limit adjustment mechanism to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, rather than Parliament. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Matt Linnegar today questioned why the Government would rush […]
12 September 2012
The NFF’s 12 September 2012 submission to the Climate Change Authority’s Renewable Energy Target Review issues paper agrees with the Productivity Commissions’ recommendation that those policies that lead to increased costs with little benefits due to the introduction of the carbon price – such as the Renewable Energy Targets – be terminated or immediately phased […]
Tags: Environment
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced that Australian Pork Limited (APL) has joined the national peak farm body as a Commodity Council member. NFF President Jock Laurie said APL’s addition to the NFF family further enhances its strength as the united voice for Australian farmers. “The NFF exists to provide the single, strong […]
11 September 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s National Land Freight Strategy as a step towards solving Australia’s transport infrastructure issues and boosting agriculture’s supply chain productivity. NFF President Jock Laurie said Australia’s farmers rely on efficient and effective road, rail and port infrastructure, and the release of the Freight […]
10 September 2012
The release of Choice’s “Australia first” report into the major supermarkets today has renewed calls from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for governments to recognise the impact of the regulatory and business cost burden on our nation’s farmers. NFF President Jock Laurie said the release of the report, which shows that only a percentage of […]
6 September 2012
With confirmation that a Chinese consortium has been approved to purchase Australia’s iconic cotton property, Cubbie Station, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today renewed calls for a national land register to monitor all foreign purchases of Australian agricultural land and water. NFF President Jock Laurie said such a register would make it compulsory for […]
3 September 2012
Farmers are best known for growing crops and raising animals to provide the food and fibre needs for Australian families, but this week, it’s all about the work they do on farm to look after the environment. This week marks Landcare Week, an opportunity to recognise the role Australian farmers’ play as environmental stewards and […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for greater action on telecommunications following the Federal Government’s response to the Regional Telecommunications Review. “In May, the Regional Telecommunications Review reported, highlighting the need for vastly improved telecommunications services in regional Australia,” NFF President Jock Laurie said. “Yesterday, the Government responded, and while their response is a […]
24 August 2012
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