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.
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 […]