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“THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will not comment on the actions of AWB until the Cole Inquiry has finalised its deliberations,” NFF President, Mr Peter Corish said today. “It should be recognised that the purpose of the Cole Inquiry is to examine AWB’s actions and not Australia’s grain marketing arrangements. “Despite this, politicians, media and […]
12 February 2006
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the announcement from Western Australia’s new Premier, Mr Alan Carpenter that the State will consider joining the National Water Initiative (NWI). “NFF is very encouraged by positive comments by the new Premier that Western Australia (WA) will benefit from signing up to the NWI,” NFF President, Mr […]
10 February 2006
The NFF’s 3 February 2006 submission highlights issues in relation to the simplification and rationalisation process under WorkChoices.
Tags: Workforce
3 February 2006
THE release of CSIRO’s direction paper on research investments for 2006/2007 outlines some positive initiatives for the agriculture sector including a commitment of closer collaboration with industries and strategic long-term research partnerships, said the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today. “NFF welcomes CSIRO’s recognition of the need to forge better links with industry in the implementation […]
31 January 2006
On 31 January 2006, the NFF lodged its submission to the Australian Government for three key budgetary pillars – Capital Gains Tax reform, a major upgrading of regional transport infrastructure and recognition of increasing role farmers play in achieving environmental outcomes on behalf of all Australians.
Tags: Farm Business
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for all levels of Government to make the reduction of red tape on business a top priority for 2006. “The paperwork warfare faced by farmers, day in day out due to regulatory requirements of all levels of Government, Federal, State and Local, has to stop, said Mr […]
27 January 2006
The NFF’s 18 November 2005 submission outlines areas where red tape or excessive regulation hinders farm business competitiveness.
Tags: Farm Business
18 November 2005
The NFF’s 10 November 2005 submission supports the passing of the WorkChoices Bill and outlines the NFF’s call for deregulation of the workplace.
Tags: Workforce
10 November 2005
The NFF’s 8 September 2005 submission outlines our position on the contentious issue of food labelling.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
8 September 2005
The NFF’s 25 August 2005 submission, in response to the Regulation Impact Statement, assesses the potential impacts of a Manadatory Code of Conduct for the horticultural sector.
Tags: Workforce
25 August 2005
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