Inquiry into Environmental Biosecurity
The NFF 22 August 2014 Submission says that agriculture would benefit from a meaningful structure to create policies and actions designed to prevent the incursions of new species, and assist stamping out species considered eradicable. A holistic approach, as against the current ‘often piecemeal’ method of dealing with incursions, is strongly preferred and would complement […]
Green Paper on Developing Northern Australia: Submission
The NFF 8 August 2014 Submission responds to the Developing Northern Australia Green Paper: setting out the opportunities, barriers and potential policy directions necessary to achieve a long-term vision for Northern Australia.
Inquiry into the Trade Agreement between Australia and Korea: Submission
The NFF’s 10 June 2014 Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties inquiry into the Trade Agreement between Australia and Korea outlines the NFF’s strong support for the trade agreement, as announced by Prime Minister Tony Abbott in December 2013. The NFF view is that the agreement will provide millions of dollars in export […]
The Australian Government Competition Policy Review
The NFF’s 10 June Submission to the Australian Government’s “root and branch” review of Australia’s competition policy welcomes the government’s commitment to undertake the review, and recognises it as a timely opportunity for the agricultural sector to outline areas and issues that require change.
Australian Government Competition Policy Review
Appendix to NFF Competition Policy Review attached.
Inquiry into Country of Origin Food Labelling: Submission
The NFF’s 2 May 2014 Submission to the Inquiry into Country of Origin Food Labelling understands that country of origin labelling is a complex task. However, the NFF is of the view that the current food labelling system is failing to meets its policy objective by contributing to a level of confusion among consumers, rather […]
Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper – Issues Paper: Submission
The NFF’s 17 April submission to the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper – Issues Paper, has been made in order to assist the White Paper process to identify pathways and approaches for growing Australian farm profitability and boost agriculture’s contribution to economic growth, trade, innovation and productivity.
Reserve Bank Amendment (Australian Reconstruction and Development Board) Bill 2013: Submission
The NFF’s submission to the Senate Economics Committee inquiry into the Reserve Bank Amendment (Australian Reconstruction and Development Board) Bill 2013.
National Commission of Audit: Submission
The NFF’s 2013 submission to the National Commission of Audit outlines the farm sectors view on government roles and responsibilities, and the need for measures that improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of government services and policy delivery.
New Commonwealth Post Entry Quarantine facility: Submission
The NFF’s 26 March 2013 submission to the Parliamentary Public Works Committee Inquiry on the development of a new Commonwealth-owned and operated post entry quarantine facility in Melbourne seeks assurances that the move to a single site will not compromise the biosecurity protections.