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Farmers have been blindsided today by the Finance Minister’s admission the instant asset write-off may not have a place in a Coalition Government after 2023. “The small business instant asset write-off was a stroke of genius by the current Government when introduced along with dedicated provisions for agriculture in 2015,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. […]
6 May 2022
The NFF is calling for both parties to reiterate their commitment to working with farmers to navigate climate risk and capture the diverse new income opportunities on offer. “According to the ABC’s Vote Compass 57% of people surveyed think agriculture is doing its fair share or more on climate action, higher than business in general […]
4 May 2022
Farm workers won’t benefit one iota from the Australian Workers Union’s latest stunt to get headlines and lure members. The AWU’s so-called ‘Piece Rates calculator’ is actually an old-fashioned online form to harvest personal information to be used for membership drives and mailing lists. The ‘calculator’ doesn’t even bother to collect basic information required to […]
3 May 2022
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson has praised the Coalition on its commitment to bolster the regional doctor workforce, if elected for a further term of Government. “For farmers and their families access to health care is a deeply troubling issue and one that unfortunately brings into sharp focus the inequity between country Australians and […]
This election farmers are seeking clear guidance on each party’s vision for agriculture’s role in Australia’s response to climate change. NFF President Fiona Simson said entering week four of the campaign, there had so far been radio silence from both sides. “Farmers manage 55 per cent of the Australian landscape and have led the way […]
2 May 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Coalition’s commitment of $10 million to improve farm safety outcomes, if elected, which the NFF anticipates will include an allocation to continue the life-saving work of Farmsafe Australia. “Our people are agriculture’s most important asset. Part of the plan for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030 […]
27 April 2022
Labor has today broken the hearts of farmers and rural and regional communities battling workforce shortages, confirming it will not continue with the Ag Visa, despite tricky words to the contrary. “Unfortunately, Labor has today confirmed its intention to do away with the farmer-developed Ag Visa,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “The NFF and our […]
26 April 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council has announced its five policy priorities ahead of the Federal Election. The Horticulture Council, which represents the collective $15 billion Horticulture industry through its 21 industry members, says workforce is still its top priority for the sector. The top priorities for the Council are – • Implement a fully […]
25 April 2022
As supermarket prices climb most shoppers would be shocked to learn that some farmers are not seeing one extra dollar in their pocket. “Many farmers continue to be ripped off, held to ransom by the might and power of the food supply chain with little to no protections from Australia’s competition law,” NFF CEO Tony […]
Tags: Farm Business
22 April 2022
The National Farmers Federation co-hosted the first leaders debate of the federal election campaign with Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and Opposition Agriculture Spokesperson Julie Collins in Canberra today. The debate was held at the National Press Club, supported by the National Rural Press Club and televised by the ABC. NFF President Fiona Simson opened the […]
19 April 2022
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