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Tag: Economics & Farm Business

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 […]

RRRCC – Consumer Safeguards Review Part B – Reliability

The RRRCC support the extension of mandatory connection and repair timeframes to all fixed services provided by all retailers and the payment of compensation where timeframes are not met, including that proposed for missed appointments. Mandatory rules are the best way to ensure that consumers have access to continuous telecommunications connectivity.

Supplementary consultation on spray drift management – Stage 1

Australian farmers are very much aware of the importance of responsible chemical use, including the need to ensure that off-target pesticide spray drift does not cause harm to people, the environment or Australia’s international trade. The NFF is supportive of a flexible regulatory approach that minimises spray drift risk, is practical to implement, and supports […]

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Regulations 2018

The NFF commends the government on their commitment to reforming the national system of agvet chemical regulation, and mainly support the proposals set out in the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Regulations 2018. Australian farmers need a system of chemical regulation and registration that facilitates the introduction of new chemicals onto the Australian market […]

The National Farmer’s Federation Pre-Budget Submission 2019

The NFF strongly believes that agriculture is key to Australia’s future prosperity and that our vision of a $100 billion industry by 2030 is within reach if we get the economic, social and environmental policy settings right. Australian agriculture needs the Australian Government to reward effort, encourage regional entrepreneurship, provide a supportive regulatory environment and […]