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Water Bill 2007 reflects farmer priorities – IGA now critical: NFF


THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) – which has enjoyed rare access to the formation of the legislation to overhaul management of the Murray-Darling Basin – has announced that farmers’ concerns have been substantially addressed and reflected in the final Bill presented to federal parliament today. “Following a three-hour meeting with Minister Turnbull last week, we […]

8 August 2007


A smooth transition to Next G™ essential for the bush


“THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has long maintained that quality affordable mobile phone services and broadband are essential in rural and regional Australia… the license condition announcement by the Australian Government to ensure a smooth and timely transition from Telstra’s CDMA to Next G™ network reinforces the needs of the bush,” NFF President David Crombie […]

7 August 2007


Counting the cost of red tape


IN NEW analysis commissioned by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) to quantify the financial burden of bureaucratic red tape on farm businesses, agribusiness consultant Holmes Sackett & Associates found that up to 15% of net farm profit is being stripped away each year. “The findings, in the shadow of the current Australian Government Productivity Commission […]


2007 Heavy Vehicle Charges Determination – Draft Regulatory Impact Statement: Submission


NFF’s 31 July 2007 submission containes key concerns for farmers who own over half the national heavy vehicle fleet and are directly affected by any change in the heavy vehicle pricing structure.

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31 July 2007


Farmers and miners working to solve rural skill shortages


FACING an unprecedented demand for skilled labour in rural Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minerals Council of Australia and the Australian Government. “The future sustainability of regional areas is heavily reliant on our ability to provide interesting and rewarding employment opportunities – as well […]

17 July 2007


Farmers saddle up on climate change challenge


ALREADY leaders in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the firm resolve of Australian farmers to be part of the climate change solution has strengthened with the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) signing on as a member of the Greenhouse Challenge Plus Programme. “Over the past 15 years, Australian farmers have led primary industries in reducing greenhouse gas […]

13 July 2007


Aussie farmers positioned to reap strong world prices


FOR the first time in over a year, Australian farmers are in a position to capitalise on strong world commodity prices. The Westpac-NFF Commodity Index for June 2007 brings into sharp focus the global strength in agricultural commodity demand – with the Index soaring 15.5% above the levels of June 2006 – and, as drought […]

11 July 2007


Governments urged to take a cold shower over water talks


“FEDERAL and State Government negotiations on the National Plan for Water Security (NPWS) are now at a critical stage,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie declared today. “All our governments must remain fully committed to negotiating in good faith – there can be no wavering, political grandstanding or petty parochial bickering now. It’s too […]

10 July 2007


Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2007, and Trade Practices Amendment (Predatory Pricing) Bill 2007: Submission


NFF’s 10 July 2007 submission demonstrates farmers’ support for the Australian Government’s Trade Practices Act amendments to Section 46 (Misuse of Market Power) and Section 51AC (Unconscionable Conduct).

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Landmark wage decision for Australian farmers


TODAY Australian farmers won an historic ruling as the Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC), for the first time, formally recognises the extenuating circumstances farmers face. In an unprecedented decision, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has won the automatic deferral of today’s wage increases – for a period of 12 months – for all farmers in […]

5 July 2007


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