Government provides new support for Ag Co-ops and Mutuals
The Government’s recent announcement of $2.5million support for farmers to establish new cooperatives comes as welcome news for farmers looking to build farm business profitability. Industry peak body, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, will receive $2.5m and Southern Cross University $500,000 to help farmers, fisheries and foresters establish farm cooperatives and other collaborative […]
Government provides new support for Ag Co-ops and Mutuals
The Government’s recent announcement of $2.5million support for farmers to establish new cooperatives comes as welcome news for farmers looking to build farm business profitability. Industry peak body, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, will receive $2.5m and Southern Cross University $500,000 to help farmers, fisheries and foresters establish farm cooperatives and other collaborative […]
Farmers applaud decision to revoke Aussie Farms’ charity status
Farmers across Australia have welcomed a decision by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission to revoke the charity status enjoyed by radical organisation Aussie Farms Inc. The National Farmers’ Federation has led the call for action since Aussie Farms launched an online ‘attack map’ in January this year, revealing the locations of thousands of Australian […]
Farmers applaud decision to revoke Aussie Farms’ charity status
Farmers across Australia have welcomed a decision by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission to revoke the charity status enjoyed by radical organisation Aussie Farms Inc. The National Farmers’ Federation has led the call for action since Aussie Farms launched an online ‘attack map’ in January this year, revealing the locations of thousands of Australian […]
Submission to the Senate Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport ‘Importance of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road transport industry’
The NFF recommends a range of legislative and regulatory changes and changes to licensing arrangements to improve the safety and efficiency of the road transport industry. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE
Statement on DFAT investigation
The National Farmers’ Federation is disappointed in the deficiencies of a month-long internal investigation carried out by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade into the connections of a senior official with radical group Aussie Farms. “It is not good enough that it took a news outlet to identify the links between Dr Julie Delforce, […]
Submission to the National Transport Commission ‘Effective enforcement’
The NFF recommends an approach of enforcement that is consistent between jurisdictions, proportionate to the severity of the incident, and based on rules which are reasonable and easy to understand. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE
NFF response AEMC renewable energy zones discussion paper
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to prepare a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s discussion paper on renewable energy zones (REZs). Australia’s decentralising electricity system and continued uptake of large-scaled solar and wind technologies can provide opportunities for substantial rural and regional investment through REZs. Consistent with the NFF’s 2030 aspiration […]
Government delivers more drought support for farmers, kids, communities & rural businesses
No-interest periods on drought loans for farmers and small businesses, support for remote students and economic stimulus for regional communities are positives in the Government’s latest drought package announced today. “As summer looms the situation for many farmers and communities is becoming ever more dire,” National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said. “While rainfall last […]
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019 [Provisions]
Australia’s farmers need a system of chemical regulation and registration that facilitates the introduction of new chemicals into the Australian market in a timely and cost-efficient manner, without compromising safeguards. The NFF supports the board and other improvements brought forward in this bill.