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The NFF’s August 2008 submission to the Australian Government outlines the NFF’s position regarding the national review of workplace safety legislation, the national safety body and the adoption of uniform safety legislation.
Tags: Workforce
29 August 2008
RECENT Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) analysis around grocery prices has highlighted that the connection between international food prices and overall domestic retail prices of grocery goods is limited. The August Westpac-NFF Commodity Index recorded the rise in global agricultural prices in recent years, particularly within the grain, oilseeds and dairy sectors. The ACCC […]
28 August 2008
The NFF’s 28 August 2008 submission outlines the impact that fuel and energy prices are having on Australian farmers and identifying a range of initiatives that the NFF believes can help to alleviate the situation.
Tags: Farm Business
The NFF’s 29 August 2008 submission to the Senate Inquiry into Natural Resource Management (NRM) and other Conservation Challenges supports regional NRM delivery and welcomes the opportunity for open grants that allow for a range of applicants to delivery NRM outcomes under the six national priorities of the Commonwealth’s Caring for our Country program.
Tags: Environment
TODAY the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) issued its Pastoral Partnerships Project Discussion Paper, aimed at breaking down the barriers for the long-term unemployed, indigenous Australians, disabled people and women to enable them to take up jobs and careers in farming. “We’re seeking input from all individuals and groups with an in-depth understanding of the employment […]
27 August 2008
The NFF’s 18 August 2008 submission responds to a series of rules being developed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission regarding bulk water charges.
Tags: Environment
18 August 2008
THE Australian Government will implement a pilot program to trial the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF’s) Workforce from Abroad Employment Scheme – today approving a new Pacific Island seasonal workers visa in key horticultural regions. The announcement has been warmly welcomed by NFF Vice-President Charles Burke, who co-launched the program with Agriculture Minister Tony Burke at […]
17 August 2008
The NFF’s August 2008 submission comments on issues arising from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s position paper for water market rules.
Tags: Environment
15 August 2008
THE acceleration of water buyback in the Murray-Darling Basin is understood by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), who today congratulated Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for his Government’s commitment to national reform – including recognition of water property rights and purchases from ‘willing sellers’ only. “Voluntary acquisition remains the cornerstone of the Government’s approach and we’re […]
The NFF’s August 2008 Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Government Drought Support calls for a new approach to agriculture policy where drought policy is one aspect within a national framework, and focuses on partnerships between government and primary producers.
Tags: Farm Business
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