National Scheme for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals – Regulation Impact Statement: Submission
The NFF’s 11 April 2011 submission recognises the range of processes exploring registration and regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals. A National Regulatory Framework will have substantial implications for farmers and these are outlined in the NFF’s submission.
National Broadband Network on Infrastructure and Communications: Submission
The NFF’s 7 March 2011 submission regarding the National Broadband Network highlights the role that telecommunications, including broadband, play in modern farming practices.
2011 Federal Budget Submission
The NFF’s 2011 Federal Budget Submission, released 22 February 2011, draws together the threads necessary for a national response to flood and cyclone ravaged communities, but also addresses the perennial problems that plague the nation.
Draft National Strategic Rural Research and Development Investment Plan: Submission
The NFF’s 10 February 2011 submission on the Draft National Strategic Rural Research and Development Investment Plan reiterates the NFF’s call for the Australian Government to reverse the decline in agricultural research and development funding and supports the Councils’ recommendation for a Government boost to investment.
Inquiry into the Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling – Genetically Modified Material) Bill 2010: Submission
The NFF’s 10 February 2011 submission to the Inquiry into the Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling – Genetically Modified Material) Bill 2010 advocates Australian farmers should have the opportunity to adopt production methods best suited to their business and production system needs.
National Regulatory Framework on Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals: Submission
The NFF’s 16 December 2010 submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry outlines the NFF’s position on the National Regulatory Framework on agricultural and veterinary chemicals and its implications for farmers.
The Role of Government in Rail Frieght Investment: Submission
The NFF’s 15 December 2010 submission to the National Transport Commission raises vital efficiencies that have been generated within farm production to maintain international competitiveness, which are currently constrained by inefficiencies in related sectors, such as transport.
Universal Service Policy for the Transition to the National Broadband Network: Submission
The NFF’s 5 November 2010 response to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy’s discussion paper outlines the NFF’s position on the implementation of Universal Service Policy for the transition to the National Broadband Network.
Heavy Vehicle Pricing Review: Submission
The NFF’s 10 September 2010 submission maintains that the pricing of transport, including road and rail, should be transparent to ensure that farmers are able to make informed decisions about how to transport their produce in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
Research and Development Corporations Model: Submission
The NFF’s 25 June 2010 submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the Australian Government’s Research and Development Corporations Model identifies a series of key issues relating to research and development for the agricultural industries and the role of the Rural Research and Development Corporations.