The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is the peak national body representing farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. It is one of Australia’s foremost and respected advocacy organisations. Since its inception in 1979, the NFF has earned a reputation as a leader in the identification, development and achievement of policy outcomes – championing issues affecting farmers and dedicated to the advancement of Australian agriculture.
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging all parties and the crossbench to support the Federal Government’s decision to exempt primary production income from the proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the exemption, announced as
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to introduce a new Agriculture Visa from 2030, saying a fit-for-purpose migration system is essential to Australia’s food and fibre production and regional communities. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the announcement
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for urgent reform of Australia’s regional workforce and migration settings, warning the recent emergency process for critical farm worker applications is only a short-term pressure valve. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the Federal
For NFF, the shortcomings are particularly evident in its failure to adequately account for the consequential impacts of mandatory Scope 3 disclosures both on reporting entities and on businesses operating outside the Group category thresholds. The potential for these requirements
This submission comments on the terms of reference of the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence, appointed by the Australian Parliament on 20 August 2026. It adopts a neutral position: artificial intelligence presents material opportunities for productivity, innovation, public administration
The National Farmers Federation welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft of the Competition and Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Banning Unfair Non-Competes) Bill 2026 (Exposure Draft) set out by the Government. The objectives of the Exposure Draft i.e.
