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The NFF’s 11 April 2011 submission recognises the range of processes exploring registration and regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals. A National Regulatory Framework will have substantial implications for farmers and these are outlined in the NFF’s submission.
Tags: Farm Business
12 April 2011
The NFF’s 11 April 2011 submission on the Carbon Farming Initiative and carbon credits acknowledges that the Government has listened to the farm sector in modifying its CFI proposal to ensure genuine abatement opportunities at not unnecessarily overlooked. However, some issues remain and the NFF calls on the Senate Committees to interrogate these to ensure […]
Tags: Environment
11 April 2011
The NFF’s 4 April 2011 submission to the draft model Work Health and Safety Regulations outlines the NFF’s position and raises concerns with regards to the farming sector.
Tags: Workforce
4 April 2011
The NFF’s 28 March 2011 submission to the Sustainable Population Strategy asserts that regional employers need greater assistance in becoming employers of choice.
Tags: Workforce
28 March 2011
NFF Website for the National Education Campaign on Pastoral and Horticulture Award In early 2011, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) in conjunction with the National Farmers Federation (NFF) commenced a national education campaign advising of changes to the Pastoral Award 2010 and Horticulture Award 2010. The campaign has been funded by the Australian Government through […]
25 March 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s introduction of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) legislation into Federal Parliament and is pleased that it has addressed a number of the NFF’s key concerns raised through the draft consultation process. “We have always stated that we are broadly supportive of the concept and intent of the Carbon […]
24 March 2011
The NFF’s February 2011 submission to the Inquiry into Foreign Acquisitions Amendment (Agricultural Land) Bill 2010 highlights the complexity of the foreign investment issue and outlines the NFF position.
Tags: Biosecurity Health & Welfare
23 March 2011
The NFF’s 18 March 2011 submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into the Provisions of the Water Act 2007 focuses on how to achieve a balanced approach to deliver on social, economic and environmental aspirations of the Basin’s communities.
Tags: Environment
Despite the commitment to excluding agriculture’s direct emissions from its carbon tax, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) continues to be extremely concerned about the Government’s emerging carbon policy plans. “It is sometimes misconstrued that because agriculture’s direct emissions are excluded from the Government’s carbon pricing plans, the sector will be unaffected,” NFF President Jock Laurie […]
22 March 2011
The NFF’s 18 March 2011 submission to the Annual Wage Review 2010-11 highlights that while the east coast of Australia is no longer drought declared, the “catch up” effect on farm profits arising from nine continual years of drought is ongoing.
Tags: Workforce
18 March 2011
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