October 2022-23 Pre-Budget Submission
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has set an ambitious-but-achievable target for Australian agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030 – a vision shared by industry and Government. To meet this target agriculture must work with the Federal Government to ensure public policy settings, investments and initiatives address the opportunities and challenges outlined in this vision. […]
Submission to the ACCC Regional Mobile Infrastructure Inquiry 2022 – 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) welcome the opportunity to provide a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer and Commission (ACCC) Regional Mobile Infrastructure Inquiry: Consultation Paper (herein Consultation Paper). This submission seeks to outline the importance of mobile connectivity to regional communities, the NFF’s positions on […]
Submission to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Review of Livestock Mass, Dimension and Loading Arrangements
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Review of Livestock Mass, Dimension and Loading Arrangements. Heavy vehicle regulation is one of the few supply chain productivity levers that is within the Government’s direct control, and remains a policy priority for the NFF. The […]
NFF ready to engage with new Albanese ministry
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of Senator Murray Watt as Australia’s new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. “Now more than ever agriculture needs strong leadership as our farmers tackle the challenges of climate change, workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions and biosecurity threats from overseas,” Ms Simson said. […]
Training changes support NFF’s goal to double agriculture vocational graduates by 2030
Changes to Australia’s vocational training regime are good news for agriculture’s future workforce needs, NFF CEO Tony Mahar says. “The NFF’s 2030 Roadmap includes a goal to double the number of tertiary and vocational agriculture graduates by 2030. “The Government’s streamlining and consolidation of the vocational, education and training (VET) system via a new Industry […]
Diesel uncertainty fuels concern for farmers
The ball is in Labor’s court to confirm its support for the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme, following the Coalition’s commitment today. “Farmers expect both major parties would be in lockstep in their position on this important mechanism,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “The NFF has been alarmed during the campaign by slurs from a number of […]
Coalition’s Ag Plan confirms ongoing support for farm sector growth
National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simson says the Coalition’s Ag Plan proposes wide-ranging investments to back agriculture’s growth trajectory.“We acknowledge the Coalition’s ongoing support for the NFF-led goal for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030. “The Coalition’s election plan for agriculture includes many of the investments included in the recent Federal Budget, […]
Time to end farmers’ raw deal
As supermarket prices climb most shoppers would be shocked to learn that some farmers are not seeing one extra dollar in their pocket. “Many farmers continue to be ripped off, held to ransom by the might and power of the food supply chain with little to no protections from Australia’s competition law,” NFF CEO Tony […]
Farm accident reiterates NFF’s call to better connect all Australians
If there’s anyone who knows how vital telecommunications are in the bush, it’s Will Picker – a farmer who crawled 1 kilometre with a broken back to get enough phone service to call for help. This is just one example why this Federal Election, National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson is calling for a […]
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese outlines Labor’s plan for agriculture & the regions at NFF’s National Conference
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed commitments by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese to improve bush communications and advance regional manufacturing if Labor was to win government. Mr Albanese addressed a crowd of almost 500 at the NFF National Conference in Canberra today. NFF President Fiona Simson said at this stage of the parliamentary cycle it […]