Business leaders call for 25% red tape reduction amid rising costs
Nearly 30 groups representing small, medium and large businesses, and universities, that employ millions of Australians, are calling on all governments to cut regulatory costs by 25 per cent to help consumers and businesses amid surging costs caused by the Middle East war. The Alliance of Industry Associations, which represents every part of the Australian […]
Statement on fertiliser from Indonesia
Comments attributable to NFF President, Hamish McIntyre This is a very welcome step and will go a long way to restoring confidence for farmers heading into the winter growing season. Securing an additional 250,000 tonnes of urea provides some much-needed certainty. This is around 20 per cent of the remaining fertiliser needed for the season […]
Horticulture calls on supermarkets to accept price increases to protect food supply
The NFF Horticulture Council has today written an open letter to Australia’s major supermarket chains urging them to respond promptly and constructively to price increase requests from fresh produce suppliers, as fuel and freight costs continue to escalate. Fuel prices, fuel levies and transport surcharges are rising rapidly and, in some cases, changing daily. For […]
NFF welcomes fertiliser decisions and export cost recovery deferral as pressure relief for producers
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to establish a fertiliser taskforce, commit to fertiliser underwriting, and defer the phased transition to full cost recovery for export regulatory services until 1 July 2027. The phased transition was originally due to begin on 1 July 2026. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the package of […]
Statement on National Cabinet fuel meeting
The National Farmers’ Federation notes National Cabinet’s agreement to a National Fuel Security Plan as a first step in coordinating the response to ongoing fuel pressures, but significantly more action is required to shore up fuel supplies for food production. “National coordination is critical in a situation like this, and we welcome efforts to bring […]
Response to the annual review of minimum wage
The Fair Work Commission is conducting its annual wage review. The NFF’s full submission can be found here.
Farmers call for National Cabinet to prioritise food supply
Ahead of today’s National Cabinet meeting, the National Farmers’ Federation is urging the Federal Government to deliver three key outcomes as the situation continues to escalate: NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the sector was already feeling the impact on the ground. “Farmers are making tough calls right now, including rationing fuel, delaying operations, and in […]
‘Extremely disappointing’ EU deal offers little meaningful access
Statement attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre Australian farmers are extremely disappointed that negotiations for a free trade deal with the European Union (EU) have concluded without commercially meaningful agricultural market access gains since Australia last walked away from negotiations. What the Australian Government has accepted today appears to offer no material change for key […]
Food supply chain probe welcome, but plan needed now as input pressure mounts
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to commission a National Food Supply Chain Assessment as part of the National Food Security Strategy, but has reiterated its calls for an immediate plan of action for the sector. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins, has set a one-month deadline for an interim […]
Statement on National Cabinet fuel meeting and ACCC investigation
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the appointment of Anthea Harris as the Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator. A national coordinator proved effective during the Covid pandemic, and now we urge the Government not to waste a moment in getting fuel to the farmers and fishers who need it most. […]