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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 […]
The National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) is hopeful that new trade practice reforms that streamline the ability for farmers to collectively negotiate will pass through the Senate following a unanimous show of support by the major small business associations. Passage through the Senate of Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2005 stalled last year due to […]
17 October 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Australian Government will commit an additional $350 million to extend Exceptional Circumstances drought assistance to all eligible producers. “The Government’s recognition and support for farmers during these prolonged dry conditions is very important and very much appreciated,” NFF President David Crombie said. […]
16 October 2006
THE Westpac-NFF rural commodity index was 1.7% lower this month as beef prices, in particular, showed a significant decrease on levels 12 months ago – exacerbating farmer concerns as the dry conditions turn critical. Australia-wide the combined effects of drought have prompted ABARE to forecast a 45% decline in net farm income, plummeting to its […]
10 October 2006
Today’s launch of Telstra’s 850 MHz NEXT G network to provide mobile voice and broadband wireless services to 98% of Australia’s population is welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). “NFF is excited about the potential opportunities offered by the Telstra NEXT G network in rural and regional Australia, particularly the availability of broadband wireless […]
6 October 2006
The Federal Government’s response to the Agriculture and Food Policy Reference Group (the Corish Report) has been hailed as a ‘landmark statement’ by National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie. The 2005 Corish Report, Chaired by then-NFF President Peter Corish, and today endorsed by the Government, follows NFF calls for a national blueprint on agriculture […]
3 October 2006
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie has thanked Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Mark Vaile MP on behalf of all Australian farmers for his tireless efforts to open markets for Australian farmers during his seven years in the trade portfolio. “Mr Vaile was unwavering in his pursuit of an ambitious and pragmatic trade policy […]
26 September 2006
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