Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity Review Draft Report
Biosecurity and quarantine have become topics of increasing public awareness and discussion, particularly as heightened importance, both at home and in our global markets is placed on food safety and traceability. The NFF is generally very supportive of IGAB’s recommendations but would like to caution that implementation of agreed recommendations will require resources, prioritisation and […]
Australia’s trading relationship with Indonesia
Indonesia is Australia’s fifth largest export market for the trade of agricultural goods with wheat, live animals and sugar being major Australian exports. The current negotiations of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA CEPA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) present substantial opportunities to deepen and strengthen Australia’s trading relationship with Indonesia. The […]
Competition and Consumer Amendment (Misuse of Market Power) Bill 2016
The NFF is of the view that a fair market place for farmers requires competition both in upstream and downstream markets. Having a competition regulator empowered with a strong misuse of market power provision (and sufficient resources to enforce it) is key to improving competitiveness and driving innovation and productivity in the agricultural sector. The […]
ACCC’s Frameworks for Concerted Practices and Misuse of Market Power Guidelines
The NFF has consistently advocated for amendment of section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to implement an ‘effects’ test. However, the effectiveness of the reforms will predominantly depend on how the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission plans to implement and enforce the proposed legislation and how the courts interpret and apply the […]
Cattle and Beef Market Study – Interim Report
The NFF submission welcomes the ACCC’s interest in increasing competition in the Cattle and Beef Market. However, it also highlights that it is crucial to fully understand industry practices and to further consult with relevant industry bodies.
Improving the Welfare of Animals in Victoria: Draft Action Plan 2016-2021
The NFF has lodged a submission in response to the to the Victorian Government Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources on Improving the Welfare of Animals in Victoria: Draft Action Plan 2016-2021. The draft action plan can be found here: https://animalwelfarevic.economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/about-the-action-plan The Draft Action Plan outlines in its introduction that animals play many […]
Rice Vesting Review
The NFF 2016 Submission to the NSW Department of Primary Industries in support of a continuation of the current rice vesting arrangement.
Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity Review
The NFF 8 July 2016 Submission into the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity Review.
Inquiry into the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Submission
The NFF’s February 2016 Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties Inquiry into the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Inquiry into the Free Trade Agreement Negotiations between Australia and the EU: Submission
The NFF March Submission informs a DFAT inquiry into potential opportunities and impacts of a free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union. The EU is Australia’s last major trading partner without comprehensive trade negotiations. Australian agriculture is currently limited in its ability to export produce to the EU because of very low import […]