Minimum tax on discretionary trusts
The NFF welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on Treasury’s consultation regarding the proposed introduction of a 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028. The NFF recognises the Government’s objective of improving the fairness and integrity of Australia’s tax system. We strongly welcome the Government’s recognition that discretionary trusts play […]
Food fraud highlights the unfair fight for retail shelf space
The NFF Horticulture Council says revelations expected in tonight’s Four Corners investigation into food fraud should prompt a broader conversation about whether imported food products are being held to the same standards as Australian-grown produce. Four Corners’ two-part investigation, Duped: Food Exposed, is expected to examine food authenticity, misleading origin claims, undeclared ingredients and the […]
Farm sale prompts market distortion concerns
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has questioned the approval process behind the sale of Tasmania’s biggest farm to a UK investor. NFF CEO Mike Guerin said the approval of the 22,000 hectare Rushy Lagoon sale has left stakeholders questioning the logic behind the decision. “We’re concerned that there were buyers that were potentially disadvantaged in the process […]
National Biosecurity Reforms
The NFF strongly supports the National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) as a framework to align priorities and actions to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system. The proposed reform agenda presents a range of initiatives that, if delivered fully and effectively, may result in meaningful improvements to Australia’s biosecurity system. However, additional reforms should also be considered. The NFF’s […]
Declaring second generation anticoagulant rodenticides as restricted chemical products
The NFF does not support the APVMA proposal to declare second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) as Restricted Chemical Products (RCPs) unless continuing access to SGARs for primary producers is guaranteed. SGARs (products containing brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, difethialone and flocoumafen) play a valuable role in effective rodent control across a wide range of agricultural industries and […]
Farmers are not the Greens’ bargaining chip
Opinion editorial by Hamish McIntyre, NFF President On 1 July, the new National Environmental Protection Agency and Environment Information Australia formally commence. This is on top of laws already in force since 1 December, after Environment Minister Murray Watt struck a deal with the Greens to push EPBC Act changes through Parliament. A separate deal […]
Statement on paraquat decision
The National Farmers’ Federation acknowledges the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA) final decision following its review of paraquat and diquat. The decision will mean products remain approved for use, but with lower application rates and more controls. The NFF will now take the time to carefully consider the detail of the decision and […]
Vigilance critical following H5 bird flu detection
The National Farmers’ Federation is working closely with the Federal Government and members following the confirmation of H5 avian influenza in two wild seabirds on Western Australia’s southern coast. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the detection in a brown skua and a giant petrel was serious but manageable, with Australia well prepared. “Australia has successfully […]
Tax change delivers immediate win for thousands of farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to expand access to a key Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concession, describing it as one of the most consequential wins for the NFF and its members following sustained advocacy on behalf of farmers. The Prime Minister today confirmed the turnover threshold for the small business […]
Farmers must not be overlooked in tax bill inquiry
As public hearings for the Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 continue today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging the Committee to keep Australian farmers front of mind. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said it was critical that proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) […]