Nature Repair Market Bill
The NFF considers that it is paramount the principal focus of the Bill is stewarding outcomes on farmland. In addition to that, public land agencies which already have an obligation of managing for biodiversity should not be able to access the same benefits as farmland or create an income stream as a result of implementing […]
Draft National Environmental Standard for Matters of National Environmental Significance
The NFF does not support the draft National Environmental Standard for MNES in its current iteration. A number of concerns from an agricultural perspective have been raised and highlighted. Read the full submission here.
NFF welcomes National Net Zero Authority
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed today’s announcement of the National Net Zero Authority, noting farming communities around Australia will be among the most acutely impacted by Australia’s energy transition. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the Authority must look closely at the cumulative impacts of the energy transition on farm production. “When we talk […]
Consultation on draft principles to guide recognition of other effective area-based conservation measures in Australia
The NFF does not support the draft principles to guide the recognition of OECMs in Australia in its current form. Several concerns from an agricultural perspective have been raised and highlighted, and the NFF would welcome amendments to seven of the eleven guiding principles. Further clarity on the scope and definitions incorporated under some of […]
Farmer voice in path to net zero
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Net Zero Australia study report, which recognises the need for a fair transition to a carbon neutral future – and not at the expense of agriculture. The NFF was on the report’s advisory group and President Fiona Simson said agriculture had been listened to, but it was important […]
Safeguard mechanism needs to be safe for agriculture
As changes to the Safeguard Mechanism enter the home stretch in Parliament, farmers are warning that the impacts of a turbocharged offsets market need to be considered. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said while agriculture was excluded from safeguard mechanism requirements, the 215 emitters it captures will be hungry for offsets […]
Concessional treatment of Australian Carbon Credit Units for primary producers
The Bill in its current form excludes carbon derived credits that are not ACCUs. While ACCUs are the recognised national unit and we recognise that integrity is important, this does not sufficiently recognise the opportunity of other robust mechanisms to be used. The NFF recommends that consultation with industry and regulators be commenced to consider […]
Statement on water buybacks
Comments attributable to Malcolm Holm, National Farmers’ Federation Water Committee Chair and southern NSW farmer Farmers and communities have been blindsided by Minister Plibersek’s buybacks announcement. I suspect she might have also surprised her Ministerial Council colleagues by announcing this just 36 hours before they are scheduled to meet. After the last Ministerial Council, we […]
NFF welcomes the carbon credit review findings, but concerns remain
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the findings from the review into Australia’s carbon credit framework but has highlighted concerns about missing farmer representation and support. Yesterday the Hon Chris Bowen released the final report of the Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), with the Government accepting, in principle, all 16 recommendations by […]
Statement on Government Response to Samuel Review
Comments attributable to Tony Mahar, Chief Executive, National Farmers’ Federation As custodians of more than half of Australia’s landmass, farmers play a central role in caring for and improving our natural environment. Any genuine plan to protect and improve biodiversity can only succeed in partnership with the farming community. Today’s response to the Samuel Review […]