Independent review into regional, rural and remote education
The NFF asserts that all Australians should have equitable access to appropriate education and training services, regardless of their geographical location. As such, funding models for non-metropolitan education and training provisions should ensure equity of access to education and training and recognise the higher costs of operating in regional, rural and remote areas. The NFF […]
NFF submission to Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 Inquiry
NFF Submission to the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 Inquiry.
NFF submission to Fair Work Amendment (Repeal of 4 Yearly Reviews and Other Measures) Bill 2017
NFF Submission to the Fair Work Amendment (Repeal of 4 Yearly Reviews and Other Measures) Bill 2017 Inquiry.
Submission to the Working Holiday Maker Review
Working Holiday Makers provide an important source of labour to Australian farms. We need to encourage, not deter, working holiday makers to come and work on the farm, and we need to do this as soon as possible. This means abandoning the ‘backpacker tax’ and finding a better way forward. Whatever the politics, farmers will […]
Submission to the 457 Programme – Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Review
The Australian agriculture sector experiences key disadvantages in accessing skilled workers in the 457 visa programme, including through the application of the TSMIT which is a significant barrier to eligibility. This submission outlines the experience of the agriculture sector in relation to the 457 visa programme, and in particular how revision of the TSMIT in […]
Draft Report of the Productivity Commission on the Workplace Relations Framework: Submission
NFF 15 September 2015 Response to the Draft Report of the Productivity Commission on the Workplace Relations Framework.
Inquiry into the Seasonal Worker Program: Submission
In its 10 July 2015 Submission, the NFF outlined the Seasonal Worker Program’s potential, saying it could deliver increased productivity for the agricultural sector, while bringing together foreign aid and labour market policy for mutually-beneficially economic outcomes. The NFF made a number of recommendations to improve the scheme’s effectiveness.
Joint inquests into deaths involving the use of quad bikes and related vehicles
The NFF 25 June 2015 submission into the joint inquests into deaths involving the use of quad bikes and related vehicle details the organisation’s support for ongoing initiatives to improve quad bike safety on Australian farms.
PC inquiry Migration Intake
Overseas workers play a small but important part in the Australian agriculture sector. Many agricultural industries are characterised by seasonal work, harvesting perishable goods destined for domestic and international markets. These industries are commonly located in regional or remote areas where demand for labour is high during peak seasons and labour supply is limited. Recent […]
Family and Domestic Violence and Family friendly work arrangements AM2015/1 and 2015/2: Submission
In its 20 April 2015 Submission on Preliminary Issues, NFF deals with preliminary issues raised in these proceedings, including whether any of the claims made by the ACTU in these proceedings are inconsistent with National Employment Standards (NES) or incapable of inclusion in modern awards under part 2-3 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW […]