Australian agriculture passes vote of no confidence in the Albanese Government
Australian agriculture’s peak policy-making forum has sent a powerful message to the Albanese Government. The National Farmers’ Federation’s Members Council, comprising Australia’s state and commodity agricultural organisations, has today carried three motions: NFF President David Jochinke said this was an unprecedented move representing a united front from the industry. “Farmers, fishers and foresters feel they […]
NFF thanks Senators for supporting farmers on Biosecurity levy
The National Farmers’ Federation thanks the Senators who have stood up for farmers in Parliament, declaring their opposition to the senseless Biosecurity Protection Levy. Tasmanian Senator Peter Wish-Wilson today formally announced The Greens would oppose the levy – labelling the consultation “rushed and inadequate”. Senator Whish-Wilson said: “But the Bill the government flagged for parliament […]
Budget breakfast walkout: Agriculture sector protests sheep trade shut down
In an unprecedented move at today’s Agricultural Industry Budget Breakfast, the National Farmers’ Federation and multiple peak agricultural bodies walked out during the Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt’s address. Together they demonstrated to the Minister he had crossed a line by announcing a radical 4-year timeline to banning live sheep exports on Saturday. The group […]
Last call on senators to vote NO on the Biosecurity Levy and #ScraptheTax
With the Biosecurity Protection Levy on the agenda in the senate today, the National Farmers’ Federation is making one last plea to senators to stand with Australian farmers and #ScraptheTax. NFF President David Jochinke said there was still a chance the Biosecurity Levy would pass the senate, despite months of opposition from right across the […]
NFF condemns Government’s shock timeline for live sheep phase-out
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says farmers have been left shocked after Agriculture Minister Murray Watt announced a radical 4-year timeline to phase out live sheep exports. The group has slammed the move, which it says ignores industry advice that such a rapid timeline would spell catastrophe for farming communities, for animal welfare, and for […]
Senate report as contradictory as the Biosecurity Tax itself
In a spectacular display of intellectual acrobatics, a Senate Committee has this afternoon issued a recommendation to pass the Biosecurity Tax on farmers, contradicting its own lengthy and earnest articulation of the policy’s flaws. Over 12 pages, the final report released today seemingly supports the concerns of stakeholders – from industry bodies, to the Productivity Commission and […]
National Day of Action as farmers stand against Biosecurity Protection Levy
Today Australian agriculture will band together to take a stand against the Biosecurity Protection Levy, calling on the Federal Government to #ScraptheTax and #KeepFarmersFarming. On this National Day of Action, the National Farmers’ Federation and its members, comprising all of Australia’s major agricultural commodities across the supply chain, will send a message to politicians and […]
NFF delivers 17 priorities for the Federal Budget to advance agriculture
Australia’s peak farming organisation has put forward 17 investment recommendations for the Federal Government to invest in agriculture and support the sector’s sustainable growth ahead of the budget. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said next week’s budget was a chance for the Government to lay the foundation for growth and productivity in a challenging […]
Biosecurity Protection Levy Senate Committee public hearing
Today the Senate Rural, Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee holds the public hearing on the Biosecurity Protection Levy. Below is National Farmers’ Federation CEO, Tony Mahar’s opening statement: On behalf of the NFF, thank you for the opportunity to appear before the Committee today. Australia’s biosecurity system is fundamental to the success of our agriculture industries, to […]
NFF calls on Australian governments to declare war on Red Imported Fire Ants
The National Farmers’ Federation is calling on the Federal, state and territory governments to urgently ramp up the war on an invasive species that could slash agricultural output by upwards of 40%. The Senate Inquiry report into Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) in Australia urges governments work together and commit to uninterrupted funding to escalate […]