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The NFF’s 27 November 2006 submission to Treasury advocates for transaction thresholds for farmers to enable collective bargaining notifications to be raised, taking into account the high turnover/low margin nature of agricultural production.
Tags: Workforce
27 November 2006
AS OF today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for a new partnership in the way Australia manages its agricultural base to recognise and expand upon the sector’s massive contribution to national economic prosperity and managing the environment on behalf of all Australians. In it’s Pre-Budget Submission, released today, the NFF has flagged the […]
20 November 2006
The NFF’s 20 November 2006 submission to the Australian Government presses the case for a ‘sustainable’ farming commitment across five key pillars – Capacity Building (including Drought Preparedness), The Environment, Supply Chain Efficiency, Labour Force Issues and Biosecurity – under the 2006-07 Federal Budget.
Tags: Farm Business
THE Westpac-NFF Commodity Index rose 6.4% in October – for the most part reflecting the strength of a global grain market as supply falls. “With Australia usually contributing around 12% of the world trade in grain, concerns over the drought’s affect on our crops have contributed to world grain prices going through the roof – […]
16 November 2006
Today’s High Court decision to uphold the validity of WorkChoices and the Federal Government’s use of the ‘corporations power’ to effectively legislate with respect to industrial relations was welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The decision, affirming the Federal Government’s ability to create a national system based on the constitutional corporations power, should be […]
14 November 2006
Farmers across Australia are united in their commitment to effective water management and reform to ensure supply to rural and urban users alike, certainty for farmers and the preservation of the nation’s environmental resources. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie today called for assurances that governments and all those with an interest in water […]
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
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