National Foreign Ownership Register for agricultural land: Submission
The NFF’s 1 February 2013 submission on the establishment of a national foreign ownership register for agricultural land makes several recommendations.
Inquiry on the Biosecurity Bills: Submission
The NFF’s 20 December 2012 submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Inquiry on the Biosecurity Bills welcomes the modernisation of the century-old Quarantine Act 1908, but also notes issues which are yet to be resolved.
Biosecurity Legislation: Submission
The NFF’s 5 November 2012 submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s consultation on new biosecurity legislation outlines a number of areas the NFF believes remain outstanding and must be addressed.
Foreign Investment in Australian Agricultural land – Coalition policy discussion paper: Submission
The NFF’s 6 November 2012 submission to the Coalition policy discussion paper on foreign investment outlines the NFF’s position on establishing a national foreign investment register. The submission welcomes the Coalition’s proposal to develop a register and increase the FIRB board to include at least one individual with agricultural sector expertise.
Anti-Dumping Review: Submission
The NFF’s 14 September 2012 submission on Australia’s anti-dumping arrangements outlines the need to improve the accessibility of Australia’s anti-dumping system for industries with legitimate claims against dumped products. The NFF is committed to ensuring Australia’s anti-dumping system is WTO consistent, and that industries with legitimate claims against dumped imports have the opportunity to seek […]
Asian Century White Paper: Submission
The NFF’s 7 March 2012 submission to the Asian Century White Paper notes that the Australian agricultural sector is well positioned to capitalise on the Asian Century, provided that enabling policies are enacted by Government.
Inquiry into Australia’s overseas representation: Submission
The NFF’s 8 February 2012 submission to the inquiry highlights the importance of Australia’s overseas representation and urges the Government to provide additional technical capacity through a greater presence of technical specialists in overseas posts in response to a growing need to resolve technical market access issues.
AUSVETPLAN Foot and Mouth Disease Strategy: Submission
The NFF’s 23 December 2011 submission to the report ‘A review of Australia’s preparedness for the threat of foot-and-mouth disease’ (the Matthews Report) highlights a raft of positive recommendations that, if implemented, would markedly advance Australia’s ability to prevent, and if necessary respond to, a food-and-mouth disease incursion.
Retail Pricing Bill (Farm Gate to Plate): Submission
The NFF’s 6 November 2011 submission regarding the Constitutional Corporations (Farm Gate To Plate) Bill, highlights that although NFF is supportive of a transparent value chain and obtaining appropriate prices for primary producers, it does not believe that the Bill will improve farm gate prices – instead creating a confusing layer of information for consumers.
Food Labelling Review: Submission
The NFF’s 7 September 2011 submission into the Food Labelling Review provides in-principle support for the right of industries to implement voluntary measures that provide information about non-health related attributes, assisting consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. The NFF acknowledges that specific factors can require variations and caveats on this principle, however significant pitfalls must […]