NFF congratulates new Government Ministers
The National Farmers’ Federation has congratulated Nationals Deputy Leader and Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie on her appointment as the Minister for Agriculture in the 46th Parliament and the first female to hold the portfolio in the Commonwealth’s history. “Senator McKenzie has been a long-time vocal and effective advocate for regional and rural Australia,” the NFF’s […]
NFF congratulates Morrison Government on re-election
The National Farmers’ Federation has congratulated Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack on the Coalition’s resounding re-election. “During the 45th Parliament, the Morrison Government supported farmers in the management of particularly tough times including unprecedented and ongoing drought and a devastating flood event in central Queensland,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “This […]
Remote Area Tax Concessions and Payments
In considering possible amendments to Remote Area Tax Concessions and Payments, the NFF would argue that the principle of equity, one of the three key design principles for the tax and transfer system, warrants the agricultural sector and rural communities receiving special consideration in the taxation system. This consideration is warranted in light of the […]
Submission to the Australian National Audit Office’s (ANAO) audit of the Farm Management Deposits Scheme (FMD).
The NFF considers the changes introduced to the FMD scheme that came into effect on 1 July 2016 to have materially improved the effectiveness of the scheme in meeting these objectives.
Election 2019: Labor's commitment to regional communications investment a boon for the bush
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a joint announcement by Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Labor’s Regional Communications spokesperson, Stephen Jones that a Labor Government would invest $245 million in bush telecommunications. “A meaningful injection of funding to improve regional telecommunications is one of the NFF’s key election asks and we are delighted that Labor […]
Election 2019: It could be game over for farmers and their family-operated businesses
For more than 12 months the ACTU has been aggressively prosecuting its anti-big-business crusade. Painting business as the fat cat boogieman who exploits workers rather than create jobs. The approach is straight from the ACTU’s now-tired songbook and ironically and sadly, serves only to hurt the people whose interests it purports to represent. Taking a […]
Election 2019: NFF celebrates common sense win for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Government’s implementation of the new National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle and Combination Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice. “The Notice is the result of over two years of hard work by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in close partnership with industry and state and territory road transport authorities,” NFF […]
Election 2019: NFF rallies farmers at Rockhampton election campaign launch
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has made a rallying call to farmers and political candidates in Rockhampton today. Speaking at the launch of the NFF’s Agriculture: Growing Australia campaign, held in partnership with AgForce, NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar called on farmers to unite to ensure their voice was heard in the lead up […]
Election 2019: Tax policy must support farmers
As a relatively small, open and developed economy operating in a globalised world, Australia’s tax system must be geared towards international competitiveness – that includes supporting the international competitiveness of our farm businesses. Australian farmers export two-thirds of what they produce. Without the kinds of subsidies farmers in Europe, the United States, China, India and […]
Submission on the Discussion Paper: Developing a Commonwealth Strategy for Drought Preparedness and Resilience
We are concerned that the strategy is principally focused on Commonwealth drought policy rather than being a collaborative effort of all governments responsible for drought policy and programs. Without cross jurisdictional agreement, policies implemented at the Federal level can be impacted, if not undermined, by policies implemented at the state and territory level. NFF appreciates […]