NFF submission to NBN Public Ownership Bill Inquiry
The NFF is supportive of maintaining public ownership of NBN Co for the foreseeable future and, as such, supports ensuring that strong safeguards exist to privatisation. The risks and implications associated with the privatisation of NBN CO are serious. A commercially driven approach to broadband delivery in rural and remote areas will risk reduced coverage, […]
NFF Submission on Low-Impact Facilities (Telecommunications) Amendments
The NFF supports the proposed amendments, which should deliver improved connectivity in rural areas to meet increasing demand. The amendments should also reduce impediments to network rollout and improve resilience, particularly in natural disaster situations. Read the full submission here.
Farmers’ Federal Budget priorities show ag can help drive national productivity
The National Farmers’ Federation has delivered 20 targeted investments in its 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission to drive productivity growth, not only in the agricultural sector, but for the Australian economy. NFF President David Jochinke said the Australian economy continued to navigate complex challenges from slowing productivity growth to ongoing cost-of-living pressures, while shifting global dynamics add […]
NFF urges against complacency following 3G shutdown extension
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed news today the 3G network closure will be extended, with Telstra and Optus launching a public safety awareness campaign to make sure people take action. NFF President David Jochinke said while people now had until October 28 to prepare, it was important they didn’t leave it to the last […]
NFF submission to the Regional Telecommunications Review 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) conducting the Regional Telecommunications Review (RTR). The NFF’s submission highlights stories from three farmers, Daniel Keam, Wendy Hick and John Shaw, to illustrate the complex and compounding connectivity challenges facing Australian farmers and their families living in […]
3G shutdown: Senate inquiry public hearing
Today the Senate’s Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee is holding a public hearing on the shutdown of the 3G mobile network. Below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation Deputy CEO, Charlie Thomas: The NFF thanks the Committee for the opportunity to appear today. Since its introduction in 2006, the 3G […]
NFF delivers 17 priorities for the Federal Budget to advance agriculture
Australia’s peak farming organisation has put forward 17 investment recommendations for the Federal Government to invest in agriculture and support the sector’s sustainable growth ahead of the budget. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said next week’s budget was a chance for the Government to lay the foundation for growth and productivity in a challenging […]
NFF welcomes new panel to review regional connectivity
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister for Communications appointing the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review panel, and the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan as chair. The Review, undertaken on a triennial basis, is an important legislated process which helps improve connectivity outcomes for people rural, regional and remote Australian communities. Alongside Chair MacTiernan, other […]
NFF launches free information service to boost on-farm digital and agtech adoption
Digital and agtech adoption on Australian farms has been held back by connectivity issues and digital literacy, but this complex landscape will now be easier to navigate with the launch of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) On Farm Connectivity Information Service. The independent Information Service will provide free, practical, tailored support for farmers through the […]
National farmer survey reveals angst over government agenda
Market fairness, environment laws and the state of rural roads have topped the list of concerns in the first National Farmer Priorities Survey conducted by the National Farmers’ Federation in partnership with Seftons. The survey of more than 1,600 farmers also confirmed falling confidence within the sector, and revealed reservations about the approach of the […]