Updating Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2019-2030
In recognition that Australian biodiversity has been on a downward trajectory for several decades, the largest of any continent in the past 200 years, it is the position of NFF that national biodiversity targets are developed with the appropriate level of ambition and outline a clear path whereby positive, measurable action is delivered across local, […]
South Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Environment, Social, and Governance
This submission outlines the NFF’s position on ESG and walks through some initiatives in this space such as the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework and Farming for The Future. Read the full submission here.
Draft Framework for Delivering the 450GL of Additional Environmental Water
It is completely inappropriate for the Department to be consulting primary producers, Basin communities, industry, and local Government on a significant policy matter of consequence with only five weeks for consideration. All alternatives must be evaluated and exhausted before consideration of voluntary water purchase options with the least socio-economic impact can occur. Irrigation communities and […]
Climate Active Draft Guidance: Land and Agricultural Emissions
The NFF does not hold any notable concerns with the proposed rule changes and additions to the Guideline, specific comments to key matters of interest are articulated in the proceeding sections below. It is important to note, however, that proposed rules will create additional step procedures for entities to undertake and comply with to achieve […]
Insights needed to develop Indigenous agriculture products
A new initiative to elevate Indigenous agricultural products and practices is calling for contributions to help shape the framework. The Indigenous Agricultural Product Framework project is being delivered in partnership between the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). NFF President David […]
Exposure Draft ED SR1 Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Disclosure of Climate-Related Financial Information
NFF are opposed to the introduction of mandatory Scope 3 reporting. The NFF membership retains serious concerns over the necessity and scope of the [Draft] ASRS Standards developed by AASB. The NFF view is Government should not implement this policy for Scope 3 reporting for agriculture. If unavoidable, a formal Scope 3 emissions reporting requirement […]
NFF urges ministers to act now to overhaul energy project engagement
The NFF urges Australia’s energy ministers to address the fierce discontent in farming communities over energy companies’ community engagement failures. Ahead of tomorrow’s Energy and Climate Ministerial Council meeting, NFF President David Jochinke said the lack of community engagement was not a new problem and it had been almost a month since the Energy Infrastructure […]
Australian Carbon Industry Code of Conduct – Independent Review.
This submission to the Australian Carbon Industry Code of Conduct – Independent Review provides an overview of some of NFF’s concerns around the carbon market and the subsequent code of conduct. Read the full submission here.
Climate-Related Financial Disclosure: Exposure Draft Legislation
It is unclear how the policy intent that Scope 3 disclosures would represent ‘information that is available at the reporting date without undue cost or effort’ is reflected in-practice. Read the full submission here.
Productivity Commission: National Water Reform 2024 Inquiry
The National Water Initiative (NWI) was developed 20 years ago in 2004 and has been agreed to by all Australian Governments. The NWI is Australia’s blueprint for national water reform as it outlines a clear framework and set of operating principles to underpin the sustainable management of national water resources. Read the full submission here.