Fair Work Act Review: Submission
The NFF’s 17 February 2012 submission to the Fair Work Act Review Panel makes ten recommendations, based on the understanding that economic prosperity and growth requires fairness and security in the workplace.
Skilled Occupations List 2012: Submission
The NFF’s 9 December 2011 submission to the Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2012 demonstrates the importance of the SOL to the future labour supply of the agriculture industry, and outlines the NFF’s belief that the SOL should be flexible enough to reflect the changeable short and longer term needs of the industry as skills […]
Horticultural Code of Conduct – inquiry into the Competition and Consumer Amendment: Submission
The NFF’s 5 December 2011 submission to the inquiry into Competition and Consumer Amendment (Horticultural Code of Conduct) Bill 2011 highlights that there is still ‘unfinished business’ for the Government in bedding down the Horticulture Code of Conduct and responding to a number of recommendations from the ACCC to enhance the Code’s workability.
Higher education and skills training in agriculture: Submission
The NFF’s 15 November 2011 submission to the Senate Inquiry into higher education and skills training in agriculture seeks to demonstrate that there are no easy solutions in attracting more people to the agricultural industry and increasing the level of skills. Instead, industry and Government needs to work collaboratively to develop workable solutions.
Review of the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Categories: Submission
The NFF’s 16 September 2011 submission outlines the NFF’s position regarding the review of the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Categories, particularly the key challenges and opportunities for rural and remote employers.
Review of the Migration Amendment Act: Submission
The NFF’s 16 August 2011 submission to the Review of the Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Act supports a comprehensive national education campaign for employers to help them to learn about, and understand, the requirements and process for checking the visa status of their employees.
Work Health and Safety Regulations: Submission
The NFF’s 4 April 2011 submission to the draft model Work Health and Safety Regulations outlines the NFF’s position and raises concerns with regards to the farming sector.
Sustainable Population Strategy: Submission
The NFF’s 28 March 2011 submission to the Sustainable Population Strategy asserts that regional employers need greater assistance in becoming employers of choice.
2010-11 Wage Review: Submission
The NFF’s 18 March 2011 submission to the Annual Wage Review 2010-11 highlights that while the east coast of Australia is no longer drought declared, the “catch up” effect on farm profits arising from nine continual years of drought is ongoing.
Population Policy: Regional Labour Pains: Submission
The NFF’s 23 April 2010 submission to the House Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations Inquiry into Regional Skills Relocation recommends a series of measures – including domestic relocation and tying immigration to regional locations – as part of the solution to Australia’s projected population growth.