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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government that support will be provided to small businesses in Exceptional Circumstance (EC) declared areas whose income is dependent on farming. “It is well known that it is not only farmers and their families who are impacted by such a severe drought […]
7 November 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is greatly encouraged by the joint meeting of the Prime Minster, State Premiers and Ministers responsible for water this week. “Resource allocation issues are always fraught with difficulties – politically, socially and environmentally – NFF wants to make sure that Governments make these hard decisions using credible and independent information […]
6 November 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the launch of a mobile bus service which will tour drought-affected areas to provide farmers with information and assist in preparing drought assistance applications. “Farmers in remote regions may have difficulty in accessing their local Centrelink office, therefore the pilot mobile service will be of great assistance to […]
The NFF’s 6 November 2006 submission to the Productivity Commission on future models of road and rail infrastructure pricing outlines the NFF’s view on ensuring a fair and equitable system that takes into account the economic contribution of the farm sector.
Tags: Farm Business
While recognising the decision by the Australian Fair Pay Commission to increase the minimum wage by $27.36-a-week may be representative of the broad economic conditions across Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today’s announcement failed to take account of the realities facing farmers. “We are disappointed in today’s decision,” NFF President David Crombie said. […]
26 October 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the Federal Government’s extension of Exceptional Circumstances provisions as a “measured and timely response to a disaster on a national scale”. “The Federal Government is moving to deal with the ‘here and now’ issues first, notably the need to help farm families to survive the worst drought on […]
24 October 2006
Collective bargaining changes to the Trade Practices Act will make it quicker, cheaper and easier for farmers to negotiate with large business – helping to level out the power imbalance often inherent in contract negotiations, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. “The costs for farmers to collectively bargain will now be reduced by 85% […]
20 October 2006
The Federal Government’s $350 million expansion of the Exceptional Circumstances (EC) provisions was an essential first step in stopping the haemorrhage for drought affected families and communities – but the focus must now turn to environmentally managing the drought to ensure we emerge the other side with viable farms and our natural resources intact. “The […]
19 October 2006
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie says improvements to Australia’s Import Risk Analysis (IRA) process, announced by the Federal Government today, will substantially boost Australian farmers confidence in our quarantine system. “NFF consulted extensively with members and key stakeholders over the past 12 months on ways to improve Australia’s quarantine and biosecurity system,” Mr […]
18 October 2006
“Ludicrous claims that Australian agriculture is dead or dying are wrong. It’s thirsty work, no doubt, but the contribution of farming to the economic, environmental and social lifeblood of all Australians cannot be dismissed on the whim of a few ill-informed ideologues,” NFF President David Crombie said today. “Recent claims may be good for a […]
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