Australian Government 2030 Strategic Plan Issues Paper
This submission addresses crucial steps in bringing farmers closer to the innovation frontier. Our vision for Australian agriculture and forestry is to become a $100 billion industry by 2030. The sector is a source of strength in the Australian economy, positioned to capitalise on growing global demand for safe, high quality food and fibre over […]
NFF submission to the COAG Minimum Training and Licensing Requirements Draft Proposal
The NFF supports COAG’s efforts to ensure that the minimum training requirements for all users of RCPs and S7 agvet chemicals are nationally consistent and in line with the level of risk posed by these chemicals. To further engage with industry, the NFF would like to invite the Agvet Chemicals Task Group to have a […]
NFF submission to the APRA Discussion Paper – Agricultural lending data collection
The NFF supports the concept put forward in the discussion paper and considers the proposed collection and collation of agricultural lending data (ALD) to be very useful for the agricultural sector.
Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network by the Regional, Rural & Remote Communications Coaltiion
Submission to the Senate Inquiry regarding the operation, effectiveness, and consequences of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Location of Corporate Commonwealth Entities) Order 2016
The NFF agrees that regional Australia deserves its fair share of government services and opportunities. However, the NFF is also conscious that some jobs are best done in the cities. Because of this, NFF supports the relocation of Government agencies to regional Australia where there is a net overall benefit, it is practical, is the […]
Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network
National phase down of mercury – Final Regulation Impact Statement (Exposure Draft)
The NFF is aware that Shirtan®, a fungicide containing Mercury, is currently used by cane growers to control pineapple disease in sugar cane. Shirtan® would need to either be phased out or receive an exemption notice for future use should the Australian Government ratify the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a global treaty to curb mercury […]
Electricity policy
Policy Position Access to affordable and reliable electricity supplies for all users is paramount to maintaining the international competitiveness of Australian agriculture. The National Electricity Market is not working for Australian farmers and needs serious reform. The NFF recognises that Australia’s generation mix needs to change as existing infrastructure assets reach the end of their […]
Submission into the social issues relating to land-based driverless vehicles in Australia
Driverless vehicles will be a game changer in how farms are run, helping to address major issues such as demographic change and work health and safety. Driverless vehicles operating on public roads could also address major social issues in regional communities such as social isolation, lack of public transport infrastructure, access to health services and […]
Response to Draft Report of its Inquiry into the Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation
The NFF firmly believes that connectivity represents the next frontier for agricultural productivity in Australia. Farmers need access to reliable, affordable and adequate data and voice services to grow their businesses and to remain innovative. Key to this is the Universal Service Obligation (USO) agreement that enables Australians, wherever they work and live, to have […]