National Ports Strategy: Submission
The NFF’s 28 May 2010 submission on the Proposed National Ports Strategy highlights the need for the Strategy to link with other freight infrastructure and that it should be informed by an understanding of current and future freight flows.
Access of Small Business to Finance: Submission
The NFF’s 16 April 2010 submission asserts the need to build competition and transparency in the banking sector, improve the understanding by the Reserve Bank of Australia of regional economic conditions, revisit tax-based investment mechanisms for regional Australia and build the education and awareness of risk management tools for farmers.
Australia’s Rural Research and Development System: Submission
The NFF’s 17 February 2010 submission to the Minister’s Rural Research & Development (R&D) Council highlights the strengths of Australia’s rural R&D System, but also the need for a whole-of-government approach when responding to the R&D challenges faced by the sector.
National Scheme for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals: Submission
The NFF’s 8 February 2010 submission to the Product Safety and Integrity Committee on the proposal for a single, national framework to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, highlights the need for greater consistency in chemical regulation and control of use.
2010 Federal Budget Submission
The NFF’s 2010 Federal Budget Submission, released January 2010, outlines the capacity building areas that require continued or new Government funding in order to grow future prosperity.
Review of the WA Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003: Submission
The NFF’s 13 August 2009 submission to the Western Australian Government’s review of the Genetically Modified Free Areas Act 2003, expresses concerns about the impact of the Act on the profitability and competitiveness of farmers in Western Australia.
Exposure Draft on Non-Commercial Losses: Submission
The NFF’s 31 July 2009 submission to the Australian Government’s Exposure Draft regarding Non-Commerical Losses outlines that the proposed changes could lead to significant unintended consequences – including the potential disincentive for farmers to maximise off-farm income and a negative impact on environmental outcomes, among others.
Food Production and Managed Investment Schemes: Submission
The NFF’s 23 July 2009 submission to the Senate Inquiry into Food Production in Australia focuses on Managed Investment Schemes (MIS) and their appropriateness for rural Australia. The NFF is concerned about the exponential growth in MIS forestry projects and believes that in many instances, the MIS mechanism does not promote a sound investment decision.
Inquiry Into Agribusiness Managed Investment Schemes: Submission
The NFF’s 26 June 2009 submission examines the collapse of two of the largest Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) operators – intensifying the focus on the MIS mechanism and how appropriate it is (or isn’t) for rural Australia. The NFF is concerned about the exponential growth in MIS forestry projects and believes that in many instances, […]
Tightening the non-commercial Loan Rules: Submission
The NFF’s 16 June 2009 submission relates to the Australian Government’s rationale for tightening the non-commercial loan provisions under Division 7A. The NFF encourages the Government to ensure that farmers are not unintentionally affected by the new legislation through their legitimate use of company assets owned exclusively for business use – in particular farm land.