2007 Heavy Vehicle Charges Determination – Draft Regulatory Impact Statement: Submission
NFF’s 31 July 2007 submission containes key concerns for farmers who own over half the national heavy vehicle fleet and are directly affected by any change in the heavy vehicle pricing structure.
Regulatory Burdens on Business (Primary Industry) Review: Submission
The NFF’s 15 June 2006 submission to inform the Productivity Commission about the impacts of regulatory burdens on farm businesses aims to reduce red tape for farmers. The submission identifies key areas where regulation hampers farm businesses and makes recommendations for change.
Review of Hazardous Materials: Submission
The NFF’s 1 March 2007 submission advocates a mix of government and self-regualtion as the best way to sensibly manage security sensitive chemcials on-farm.
Drought-affected farmers’ NZ holidays hit a snag
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today moved to ensure that Australia’s drought-affected farmers looking to take up the generous offer from New Zealand farmers of free accommodation in New Zealand – along with free flights donated by Jetstar – are fully aware Centrelink will cancel their payments while they are away. The NFF has been […]
2007 Federal Budget Submission
The NFF’s 20 November 2006 submission to the Australian Government presses the case for a ‘sustainable’ farming commitment across five key pillars – Capacity Building (including Drought Preparedness), The Environment, Supply Chain Efficiency, Labour Force Issues and Biosecurity – under the 2006-07 Federal Budget.
Road and Rail Freight Infrastructure Pricing: Submission
The NFF’s 6 November 2006 submission to the Productivity Commission on future models of road and rail infrastructure pricing outlines the NFF’s view on ensuring a fair and equitable system that takes into account the economic contribution of the farm sector.
Proposed Taxation Arrangements for Plantation Forestry: Submission
The NFF’s 14 July 2006 submission to the Dutton Inquiry into Managed Investment Schemes and their detrimental impacts on long-term sustainability and profitablity of agricultural production.
2006 Federal Budget Submission
On 31 January 2006, the NFF lodged its submission to the Australian Government for three key budgetary pillars – Capital Gains Tax reform, a major upgrading of regional transport infrastructure and recognition of increasing role farmers play in achieving environmental outcomes on behalf of all Australians.
Regulatory Compliance Burdens: Submission
The NFF’s 18 November 2005 submission outlines areas where red tape or excessive regulation hinders farm business competitiveness.
Response to the Fuel Tax Credit Reform discussion paper: Submission
The NFF’s 3 August 2005 submission responds to the Australian Government’s Energy White Paper and addresses fuel tax excise reforms as it applies to farm production.