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THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of findings from the Australian Government’s Taskforce on Reducing the Regulatory Burdens on Business – Rethinking Regulation, however, the Government’s interim response must actually address the concerns of small business, not just tinker at the edges or, worse still, give rise to yet another review. “Unnecessary, […]
11 April 2006
GLOBAL climatic extremes have driven the Westpac-NFF rural commodity index up 7.3% over 2005-06, however, Australian farmers were hit hard in March as 230,000 tonnes of sugar (worth over $100 million) was destroyed in the wake of the worst cyclone to ravage north Queensland in 40 years. “Cyclone Larry was a cruel blow to the […]
Despite the failure of protests over live animal exports to attract public support, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) knows animal welfare is a key social license trigger for the future of Australian agriculture, stretching well beyond the meagre numbers of recent rallies. “The more people are exposed to some of the groups involved in ‘animal […]
3 April 2006
The critical labour shortage affecting Australian agriculture is so debilitating that it hamstrings our farmers’ ability to achieve their full productive potential – and this will only become more chronic into the future, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. In a submission to the ‘Senate Inquiry into Pacific Region Seasonal Contract Labour’, the NFF […]
28 March 2006
THE introduction of a new era of workplace relations laws in Australia this week will bolster the ability of Australian farmers to improve productivity to the ultimate benefit of farmers, farming families, farm workers and regional communities. “WorkChoices provides a wealth of new opportunities for small businesses to implement more flexible arrangements that better suit […]
Comments made today by British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair suggesting it is time for the world to deliver on trade reform and for Europe to end its agricultural protection has been applauded by National Farmers’ Federation President, Mr Peter Corish. “As one of the leading members of the European Union, it is very heartening […]
27 March 2006
The NFF’s 27 March 2006 submission advocates the merits of a pilot program to source unskilled labour from selected Pacific Island nations in response Australia’s regional labour shortage.
Tags: Workforce
Australia’s families, farmers and truckers scored a vital win with Transport Ministers voting a resounding ‘NO’ to the National Transport Commission’s (NTC’s) absurd proposal to increase taxes on fuel by 10.5% and state registration charges by 35%. “The decision to put the skids on the NTC’s bid to slug practically everybody is a great relief […]
22 March 2006
THE Federal Government has demonstrated it is ‘fair dinkum’ about managing the economy by slamming the brakes on the National Transport Commission’s (NTC) bid to increase taxes on fuel by 10.5% and boost state truck registration charges by 35%. “We welcome the Federal Government’s sensible approach to protect families from the inevitable flow-on these charges […]
17 March 2006
New research revealing developing countries are outstripping Australian investment in agricultural research and development (R&D) should be a timely ‘wake up call’ for governments, both federal and state, and industries serious about ensuring the ongoing competitiveness of our $30 billion-a-year farm export sector. While the private sector, including farmers, is investing in innovative research solutions […]
14 March 2006
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