Statement: NFF stands with WA Farmers as convoy gets underway in Perth
Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke The NFF stands in full support of WA farmers, shearers, truckies and rural and regional communities today, as they convoy through Perth for the second time to protest the Australian Government’s destructive decision to ban live sheep exports by sea. It was June last year that the ban […]
NFF closely monitoring Cyclone Alfred
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is closely monitoring the unfolding situation as Cyclone Alfred threatens agricultural communities across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. With destructive winds and heavy rainfall predicted, the storm’s potential to cause significant damage to crops, infrastructure, and rural communities is of major concern for the farming sector. Cyclone Alfred, […]
Farmers welcome national food plan commitment
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to a National Food Security Strategy, Feeding Australia – a key ask of the NFF in the lead-up to the election. NFF President David Jochinke said the strategy was an important step in ensuring agriculture was all about safeguarding our farm sector and food supply […]
Mobile coverage obligation will deliver one giant leap for rural Australia
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement that the Federal Government has committed to introducing a Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO). If enshrined by legislation, the world-first proposal means telecommunications companies will be legally bound to guarantee basic, outdoor voice and text mobile coverage across every corner of Australia. NFF President David Jochinke, […]
NFF welcomes ACCC compliance and enforcement priorities
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the competition watchdog confirming supermarkets remain at the top of its priorities for the year ahead. In a keynote speech at the Committee for Economic Development Australia, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, outlined the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2025 to 2026. Ms […]
Wins in parliament to save farmers millions, highlight the power of farm advocacy
As the second February sitting week wraps up, Australian famers have secured major policy wins across biosecurity, taxation, environment and trade. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke has spent the past sitting fortnight balancing his time between the farm and the halls of Parliament, speaking directly with political leaders. “It’s no secret farmers have faced […]
Farmers celebrate the biosecurity tax being scrapped
Farmers across the nation are celebrating the Federal Parliament’s decision to discharge the Biosecurity Protection Levy, effectively binning the tax. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke welcomed the decision and thanked the Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins, for listening to farmers’ concerns. “This is a huge win for farmers. The Minister and the Senate have […]
Industry puts regulators on notice for pushing up price of food
The NFF Horticulture Council has today drawn a line in the sand, tasking national food safety regulators with taking a long hard look at themselves. Chair of the Council Jolyon Burnett has written to Commonwealth, State and Territory members of the Food Ministers’ Meeting, calling on them to instigate an independent review into the development […]
3G Shutdown Senate Inquiry Public Hearing
The below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation Acting CEO Charlie Thomas, who appeared before the 3G Shutdown Senate Inquiry Public Hearing late yesterday. Thank you for the opportunity to appear today. The livelihoods of Australian farming families are intrinsically tied to accessible, reliable, affordable, and high-quality connectivity. Telstra and Optus commenced the […]
National Small Business Strategy backs agricultural right to repair
The National Farmers’ Federation has applauded the National Small Business Strategy backing right to repair “especially in agriculture and farming” as part of much needed competition policy reforms. NFF President David Jochinke said the Strategy acknowledged what farmers had been clearly saying – right to repair could help ease cost pressures, lift productivity and improve […]