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At today’s National Regional Housing Summit, the National Farmers’ Federation is calling on policymakers to shine a light on how farmers can be part of the solution to Australia’s deepening housing crisis. The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) today released regional figures showing the median house price has jumped 54.2% and the rental vacancy rate has […]
Tags: Farm Business, Workforce
9 February 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation has flagged the rushed backroom deals that will allow the industrial relations reforms through today, will leave farmers to deal with legislation fraught with problems. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the suite of measures would deliver more uncertainty for farmers, more power for union bosses, and a less dynamic economy […]
Tags: Workforce
8 February 2024
Statement by Jolyon Burnett, Chair of the NFF Horticulture Council Within a day of supermarkets lodging their submissions to the Senate inquiry established to review their own pricing practices, it’s clear their defences rely more on deflection than fact. It’s telling that their only evidence to support their claim that it’s supplier costs that have […]
Tags: horticulture, Trade and Economic
The NFF Horticulture Council has echoed concerns raised by the Australian Greens with the results of their recent consumer survey revealing more than half (56%) of all Australians are buying less fruits and vegetables as a result of higher prices. Council Chair Jolyon Burnett said the survey results point towards the wider impacts of higher […]
Tags: horticulture
5 February 2024
The National Water Initiative (NWI) was developed 20 years ago in 2004 and has been agreed to by all Australian Governments. The NWI is Australia’s blueprint for national water reform as it outlines a clear framework and set of operating principles to underpin the sustainable management of national water resources. Read the full submission here.
Tags: Natural Resource Management, Water
2 February 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the release of the report into community engagement on renewables projects, but has raised red flags the report’s recommendations doesn’t even touch the sides in addressing the problems being felt across Australia. NFF President David Jochinke said it was good to see the report by Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Andrew Dyer […]
As the Federal Government considers the final design of the Biosecurity Protection Levy, the National Farmers’ Federation is reminding those leading this to start the year right by demonstrating they have listened to the concerns of the agricultural sector. NFF President David Jochinke said the proposed levy would impact every one of Australia’s 85,000 producers, […]
30 January 2024
The NFF is extremely concerned about the ongoing spread and proliferation of RIFA and the need to urgently and adequately resource eradication activities before the invasive species becomes entrenched and endemic. Current eradication efforts are clearly under strain and lack the resources necessary to prevent additional detections and outbreaks. Read the full submission here.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
29 January 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister for Communications appointing the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review panel, and the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan as chair. The Review, undertaken on a triennial basis, is an important legislated process which helps improve connectivity outcomes for people rural, regional and remote Australian communities. Alongside Chair MacTiernan, other […]
Tags: telecommunications
25 January 2024
Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke We welcome the announcement today of an ACCC probe into the supermarkets. This is good news for farmers who have long called for greater transparency from the big retailers. It’s appropriate the ACCC lead this inquiry, using its powers to compel information to form a clear picture of […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
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