2008 Wage Review: Submission
The NFF’s 17 March 2008 Submission to the Australian Fair Pay Commission’s 2008 General Wage Review highlights the continuing impact of the drought on the sector, as well as flagging key economic concerns surrounding wages growth and its impact on interest rates and inflationary pressures. The submission calls for a wage increase of no more […]
2007 Wages and Allowances Review: Submission
The NFF’s 9 August 2007 submission to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission 2007 Wages and Allowances Review, calls for a flow-on of the Australian Fair Pay Commission’s wage decision, including the deferral of wage increases for eligible drought-affected farmers.
Migration Amendment (Sponsorship Obligations) Bill: Submission
The NFF’s 14 June 2007 submission to the Migration Amendment (Sponsorship Obligations) Bill reiterates the NFF’s opposition to the current minimum salary level, asserting that foreign and Australian workers should be paid at the same rate in accordance with the relevant industrial instrument.
Workplace Relations (Restoring Family Work Balance) Amendment Bill: Submission
The NFF’s 4 June 2007 submission to the Restoring Family Work Balance Bill Inquiry outlines the NFF’s position in not support the passage of the legislation and stating its objective to achieve fair and flexible workplaces with negotiable employment conditions.
2007 Wage Review: Submission
The NFF’s 23 March 2007 submission to the Australian Fair Pay Commission, argues a further wage increase is not justified so soon after the Commission’s original decision commenced on 1 December 2006, and that any further wage decisions be deferred for one year for agriculture on account of the 2006-07 drought.
Eligibility Requirements and Monitoring, Enforcement and Reporting Arrangements for Temporary Business Visas: Submission
The NFF’s 2 February 2007 submission advocates uniform working conditions for Australian and foreign 457 visa holders and other concerns in relation to 457 visas and labour agreements.
Collective Bargaining Thresholds: Submission
The NFF’s 27 November 2006 submission to Treasury advocates for transaction thresholds for farmers to enable collective bargaining notifications to be raised, taking into account the high turnover/low margin nature of agricultural production.
2006 Wage Review: Submission
The NFF’s 28 July 2006 submission in relation to the Australian Fair Pay Commission’s inaugural wage setting decision.
Independent Contractors Bill 2006 and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Independent Contractors) Bill 2006: Submission
The NFF’s 21 July 2006 submission provides support for the Bill introducing greater freedom to enter into genuine independent contracting arrangements, while also raising concerns about the Corporations Power and deeming provisions within State legislation.
Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Bill 2006: Submission
The NFF’s 21 April 2006 submission supports sanctions against reckless breaches of employment legislation, while seeking reasonable thresholds for proving such offences.