Launch of NBN Co's Sky Muster Plus a win for regional, rural & remote Australians
The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) is celebrating today’s launch of NBN Co’s Sky Muster Plus wholesale product as a win for internet users in the bush. “This enhancement is a game-changer for families and small businesses who rely on Sky Muster services, and is a direct result of the advocacy of the […]
Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism on Victorian Agriculture
Unlawful activity by activists creates serious risks to on-farm biosecurity, the health and welfare of livestock, and the feeling of safety of families and staff living and working on affected properties. Governments, police prosecutors and the judiciary must respond in a manner that discourages further illegal actions, but in many cases police have chosen not […]
Big names join forces to better connect farmers with consumers
Leading Australian voices have come together to better connect farmers with consumers through the Telling Our Story Initiative. In leading the project, NFF President, Fiona Simson is joined by business people Richard Goyder, Alison Watkins and Robbie Sefton. The National Farmers’ Federation has also welcomed Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) as a founding partner. Ms […]
Inquiry into the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019
The NFF commends the Government for introducing this Bill, which creates new offences for the incitement of trespass, property damage or theft on agricultural land.The Bill is intended to address this issue by linking new offences to the use of a carriage service to transmit, make available, publish or otherwise distribute material with the intention […]
Farmers and doctors deliver an ultimatum to Government
Fed-up farmers, doctors, surgeons, farm safety experts and rural community members will deliver an ultimatum to the Government in Canberra this week: take action on quad bike safety or more lives will be lost. Unbelievably, the Government continues to stall on implementing recommendations to improve the safety of the popular but dangerous farm vehicle. Led […]
PM cues regional renaissance with $100 billion push
The National Farmers’ Federation says announcements today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison have the potential to usher in an exciting new era for regional Australia. Speaking at the Bush Summit in Dubbo today, the PM has pledged his Government’s support to transform agriculture into a $100 billion industry by 2030. The Prime Minister’s target is […]
Inquiry into the Criminal Code (Trespass Offences) Amendment Bill 2019
The NFF supports the right of Australians to engage in protest in a peaceful, respectful and lawful way, but unlawful activity by activists, who continue to invade private property in pursuit of an extremist agenda, put the safety of farming families, farm workers and livestock at risk. It is clear that existing laws are not […]
Submission to the Productivity Commission ‘National Transport Regulatory Reform’
This review presents a valuable opportunity to assess progress to date on the development of national regulatory regimes for heavy vehicles, rail safety, and domestic commercial vessels, and the extent to which these regimes are achieving their goals. It is work we would hope to incorporate into NFF’s assessment of progress towards achieving industry’s 2030 […]
Farmers welcome proposed tough new penalties for farm invaders
Today the Attorney General, Christian Porter introduced the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill to the House of Representatives, delivering on a 2019 election commitment to protect farmers from trespassers. This year has seen a surge in anti-farm activism, including highly distressing incidents where farms and supply chain businesses have been invaded by large groups […]
RRRCC News: Push for better bush communications bolstered with Royal Flying Doctor Service QLD joining the cause
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has joined other like-minded regional and rural organisations in the battle to improve internet and mobile phone connectivity. “We’re delighted that the much-loved and valued RFDS is now a member of the Rural, Regional & Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC),” Founding Coalition member, National Farmers’ Federation, President Fiona […]