National Food Plan Green Paper: Submission
The NFF’s 8 Nov 2012 response to the Government’s National Food Plan Green Paper outlines the key priorities to be addressed in the Food Plan, including the reprioritisation of food and agriculture higher up the national policy agenda. The National Food Plan should incorporate a series of appropriate and relevant targets that can be set […]
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendments 2012: Submission
The NFF’s 29 October 2012 submission to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendments 2012, Revised Exposure Draft, highlights that in the absence of a clear analysis of the costs and benefits of the proposed measures within this ‘better regulation’ process, the NFF continues to hold concerns that the proposed changes will negatively impact on […]
NRAC Assessment of agricultural insurance products including multi-peril crop insurance and its feasibility in Australia: Submission
The NFF’s 18 September 2012 states that a future package of drought support measures provides certainty and equips primary producers and the farming community to manage climate-related challenges. The NFF views that it is timely to consider the inclusion of drought insurance in a future drought policy package.
NRAC Review of the Farm Management Deposit Scheme: Submission
The NFF’s 5 September 2012 Submission states that an expanded farm management deposit scheme should be central to measures supported by the government to improve business risk management and recovery, as part of drought policy reform.
El Niño on the horizon, drought reform on today’s agenda
With the threat of a return to dry El Niño conditions currently being predicted for the eastern half of Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and its members have today continued to push for drought policy reform. A meeting between the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon. Joe Ludwig, his Department, the NFF […]
National Transport Commission Review: Submission
The NFF’s 9 July 2012 submission to inform the 2012 Review of the National Transport Commission (NTC) and Other Relevant Bodies acknowledges the key role the NTC has played in establishing the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. The submission also supports the establishment of a single national system of laws for heavy vehicles to improve efficiency […]
Energy White Paper: Submission
The NFF’s April 2012 submission to the Government’s Energy White Paper reinforces the importance of access to relatively low cost energy in order to bolster our international competitiveness and ensure food security. The NFF urges Government to continue to focus on the important issue of fuel and energy security, which is so important to the […]
Taxation of Trusts: Submission
The NFF’s 7 February 2012 submission to the review paper ‘Modernising the Taxation of Trust Income’ outlines important role that trust structures play for the agriculture sector, and suggests the review should focus on fixing known problems and clarifying uncertainties in the existing law.
Telstra’s Regional and Rural Presence Plan: Submission
The NFF’s 24 Feb 2012 submission to Telstra’s draft Regional and Rural Presence Plan seeks to ensure that Australian farmers have equal access to telecommunication services and upgrades to these services. The NFF believes access to communication technologies is a fundamental requirement for modern businesses, including agricultural businesses.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2011: Submission
The NFF’s 24 Feb 2012 submission regarding the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 seeks to ensure that any changes to the legislation undergo a comprehensive evaluation, focusing on the impact of the changes to chemical availability and cost and the diversity of chemicals on the market.