Statement on the Small Business Energy Incentive
Comments attributable to National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive, Tony Mahar We welcome the Australian Government’s announcement of the Small Business Energy Incentive, but reiterate our calls to extend the Instant Asset Write-Off. The new policy is a step in the right direction to support farmers and small businesses invest in their businesses and reduce their […]
Farmers plead for visa solutions following Migration Review
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Government’s review of the migration system, which represents a critical juncture that must be capitalised on to produce real and constructive changes, that consider the needs of the agriculture industry. NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said the industry had long called for a purpose-built migration system designed […]
Workforce Summit hears from food supply chain on cost-of-living pressures
A national Agrifood Workforce Summit held in Brisbane has heard that without urgent attention, workforce issues in the supply chain would continue to put upward pressure on food prices for Australians. The Summit – jointly hosted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) on Thursday – brought together […]
Farmers back calls for tougher merger laws
The National Farmers’ Federation has thrown its support behind calls to strengthen merger laws – saying the move is one of a number needed to ensure fair competition for farmers. In its submission to a parliamentary inquiry on ‘Competition and Economic Dynamism’, the NFF has warned that exploitation of market power is threatening the viability […]
NFF submission to the better targeted superannuation concessions consultation
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are a common tool in Australian agriculture to manage assets and use agricultural land to provide retirement income. Given the highly cyclical nature of Australian agriculture, the impact of the proposed changes will have an outsized impact on farmers who have agricultural assets within their SMSF. While exact figures are unavailable, […]
Inquiry into Economic Dynamism, Competition and Business Formation
Competitive and dynamic industries are fundamental to the long-term prosperity of all Australians. Australian agriculture provides a key example of the role individual businesses can play to increase the economic dynamism and strength of local and national economies. However, increased market concentration and the exploitation of market power is threatening the long-term viability of many […]
Wage review must consider the rising cost of farming
As the Fair Work Commission considers submissions for the annual Wage Review, farmers are calling for a cautious approach that considers the unrelenting economic challenges facing the industry. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said workers were entitled to the right to earn a fair and liveable wage, but a balance must […]
Submission on Implementation Plan for the National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023-2028
Robust traceability standards, systems and technologies are centric to ensuring consumers’ continued confidence in Australian agricultural products. The National Agricultural Traceability Strategy (the Strategy) will bolster Australia’s capacity to demonstrate the quality, safety and sustainability of our agricultural products at a time when consumers and international trading partners are demanding increased transparency over agricultural supply […]
Call for inquiry after grains farmer losses run into the billions
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for an investigation into the grain supply chain after a report found a price irregularity that could mean billions of dollars in losses to farmers. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said the Federal Government needed to respond immediately by instigating an inquiry through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]
Submission to the On Farm Connectivity Program Discussion Paper
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide asubmission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts’ On Farm Connectivity Program:Discussion Paper. Given the Program remains largely in the conceptualisation phase, the NFF’s response seeks to provide commentary on some of the key high level considerations outlined in the […]