Foreign Investment Review Board national interest test: Submission
The NFF’s 16 August 2011 submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Rural Affairs and Transport’s examination of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) national interest test, outlines that further information is needed regarding the operation of the test in order for the NFF to develop a policy response. As such, the findings of this […]
Japan and Korea Trade Relations: Submission
The NFF’s 2 August 2011 submission to the inquiry into Australia’s trade and investment relationship with Japan and the Republic of Korea acknowledges that agriculture is complex and is seen as a hurdle in negotiations that has resulted in Australia’s FTA’s with Japan and Korea being difficult to conclude. Yet in the context of increasing […]
Foreign Acquisitions Amendment (Agricultural land) Bill 2010: Submission
The NFF’s February 2011 submission to the Inquiry into Foreign Acquisitions Amendment (Agricultural Land) Bill 2010 highlights the complexity of the foreign investment issue and outlines the NFF position.
National Codes of Practice for the Humane Control of Invasive Animals: Submission
The NFF’s 11 February 2011 submission to the National Codes of Practice for the Humane Control of Invasive Animals supports mechanisms that aim to reduce the pain and suffering in managing and eradicating invasive animals.
Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy: Submission
The NFF’s 26 May 2010 submission to the Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy insists that labelling laws must not impose unreasonable costs or lead to adverse trade implications, and should be practical to implement.
Bilateral and Regional Trade Agreements: Submission
The NFF’s 1 March 2010 submission to the Productivity Commission highlights multilateral trade reform as the priority trade policy for the NFF. The NFF will continue to drive these agreements on both offensive and defensive grounds.
Australia’s Anti-Dumping And Countervailing System: Submission
The NFF’s June 2009 submission to the Productivity Commission Issue Paper outlines the need to improve Australia’s anti-dumping system for industries with legitimate claims against dumped products, while ensuring that any changes do not result in increased applications from industry sectors seeking to use anti-dumping as a means of industry protection.
Ban the Importation of Savannah Cats: Submission
The NFF’s 17 July 2008 submission to the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and The Arts seeks an import ban of Savannah Cats and other hybrid animals due to the significant risk to the environment and livestock.
Review of Export Policies and Programs: Submission
The NFF’s June 2008 submission to the Government’s trade review renews the call for global trade reform. Agriculture remains the most distorted area of international goods trade globally, with average tariffs more than three times higher than in non-agricultural goods.
Quarantine and Biosecurity Review: Submission
The NFF’s May 2008 submission to the Quarantine and Biosecurity Review highlights failures in proactively protecting Australia’s shores from pests and diseases. It asserts that transparent, science-based quarantine and biosecurity that protects Australia’s environment, biodiversity and agricultural systems is vital.