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 […]
Industry Engagement Guidelines for On-farm Activities
The National Farmers’ Federation has developed a national code of conduct incorporating principles to guide respectful and constructive engagement between farmers and industries that require access to land. It relates to activity on farmland including: renewables (solar and wind) development, cultural heritage studies and surveys, carbon industry, the resources industry as well as others that […]
NFF welcomes Coles’ ‘innovation’ to improve dairy farmers' fortunes
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed innovative thinking by Coles to improve the farm gate returns of some dairy farmers. The supermarket today announced plans to ‘cut out the middle man’ and source milk direct from farmers for its Coles Brand Fresh White Milk two and three litre products. “Farmers are price takers and unfortunately […]
Farmers commit to community conversation on glyphosate
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said trust must be put in the regulator and the overwhelming, established science, in any legal matters considering the impacts of the use of chemicals including glyphosate. Ms Simson said the independent, expert scientific advice from the regulator, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) confirmed that glyphosate, […]
Submission to the National Transport Commission ‘A risk-based approach to regulating heavy vehicles’
The NFF recommends a more risk-based approach to heavy vehicle law which focuses on safety and efficiency. We also recommend national harmonisation of heavy vehicle regulations.