Inquiry into the regulatory burden on farm businesses – Issues Paper
The NFF February 2016 Submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the regulatory burden on farm businesses highlights excessive regulation that is impacting upon Australian farm businesses and makes recommendation as to how this can be reduced.
NFF 2016 Federal Budget: Submission
The NFF’s 2016 Federal Budget submission calls on the Australian Government to continue its investment in agriculture. The submission outlines the 10 key priority areas for agriculture and the NFF under the budget.
Inquiry into Agricultural Competitiveness White paper changes to Farm Management Deposits: Submission
The NFF’s 16 December 2015 submission makes several recommendations with regards to the proposed changes, as well as broader issues concerning farm management deposits, and provides other recommendations regarding the structure and operation of the farm management deposit scheme..
Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill 2015: Submission
NFF 21 August 2015 Submission on Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
Vision for a Science Nation – Responding to STEM: Australia’s Future
NFF July 2015 Submission to the Australian Government titled ‘Capturing Value from Science in Agriculture’.
2015 Regional Telecommunications Review
Response to Re:tink Tax Discussion Paper Reform of the Taxation System: Submission
The NFF’s June 2015 submission highlights that Australia’s continued economic wellbeing depends on all levels of government facilitating an environment that drives economic growth and ensures current living standards can continue while protecting the prosperity of future generations. A range of measures will be required to meet the economic challenges ahead. This review of taxation […]
2015 Federal Budget Submission
The NFF’s 2015 Federal Budget Submission calls on the Government to reprioritise agriculture in Australia’s national agenda. The submission outlines the following priorities: Agricultural Competitiveness,Trade and Market Access, Climate Policy, Water and NRM, People in Agriculture, Energy, Infrastructure, Fuel Tax Credits Scheme, RD&E and refining Drought Policy
Agricultural R&D Levy Inquiry: Submission
The NFF 2014 Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry into the industry structures and systems governing the imposition of and disbursement of marketing and research and development (RD& levies in the agricultural sector.
CRC Program Review: Submission
The NFF’s 12 November 2014 Submission to the Department of Industry outlines the NFF’s support for the Cooperative Research Centres and continued government investment into this important program.