Independent Review of the Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act: Submission
The NFF’s 10 August 2009 submission seeks a streamlining of Australia’s environmental law across all jurisdictions. Any changes to the EPBC Act must be based on credible and substantial justification for change.
Framework for Determining Commonwealth Environmental Watering Actions: Submission
The NFF’s 31 July 2009 submission outlines the NFF’s position on the interim framework being established as a short-term strategy pending the implementation of the Environmental Watering Plan under the Murray-Darlin Basin Plan.
ACCC: Water Planning & Management Charges Draft Rules Submission
The NFF’s 5 June 2009 submission is the latest response to a series of rules being developed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to enhance water charge regimes, and to ensure consistent pricing principles apply across the Murray-Darling Basin.
Biodiversity Conservation Strategy: Submission
The NFF’s 29 May 2009 submission highlights the unique knowledge and contribution landholders make to the effective management of Australia’s biodiversity. The past and current efforts of farmers, particular the voluntary efforts to retain and re-establish native vegetation, should be acknowledged, while also planning for the next decade of biodiversity management.
ACCC: Water Trade Rules Issues Paper Submission
The NFF’s 1 May 2009 submission is the latest response to a series of rules being developed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to enhance water market and trading regimes. This submission was requested by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, with the final rules to be included in the Basin Plan.
Climate Policy: Submission
The NFF’s 8 April 2009 submission the Senate Select Committee on Climate Policy notes that it is widely recognised that an emissions trading scheme is an inappropriate policy mechanism for the Australian agricultural sector. In addition to the potential for perverse economic and social impacts from the CPRS, the NFF is concerned about the potential […]
Exposure Drafts of the Legislation to Implement the CPRS: Submission
The NFF’s 25 March 2009 submission highlights issues regarding the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) legislation, including international competitiveness impacts on the agricultural sector, concerns around the opt-in forestry provisions and the need for the legislation to have flexibility in recognising non-Kyoto compliant emissions units.
Role of Government in Assisting Australian Farmers to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change: Submission
The NFF’s 6 March 2009 submission highlights the immediate challenge of adapting to climate change mitigation policies may be greater for farmers than adapting to climate change itself. This submission outlines the role for Government in helping farmers prepare for, and adapt to, climate change.
Australia’s Strategy for the National Reserve System 2008-2030: Submission
The NFF’s 22 January 2009 submission to the consultation draft of Australia’s Strategy for the National Reserve System 2008-2030 concentrates on cooperative arrangements for protection of Australia’s biodiversity while, at the same time, protecting and enhancing Australia’s agricultural production.
Soils & Terrain: Submission
The NFF’s 11 December 2008 submission urges the Australian Government adopt a strategic national approach to soil management, highlighting that the lack of knowledge around these ecosystems is impinging on Australian farmers’ ability to make informed soil management decisions.