NFF leadership in WA to highlight concerns of local producers
Leaders of Australia’s peak farm body are in Western Australia this week, hearing concerns from local farmers about the impact of Federal Government policies. President of the National Farmers’ Federation David Jochinke said policies currently being rolled out from Canberra were putting farm productivity at risk. “Whether it’s the disastrous live sheep ban, the biosecurity […]
Farmers can be part of the solution for housing crisis
At today’s National Regional Housing Summit, the National Farmers’ Federation is calling on policymakers to shine a light on how farmers can be part of the solution to Australia’s deepening housing crisis. The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) today released regional figures showing the median house price has jumped 54.2% and the rental vacancy rate has […]
Farmers disappointed as backroom deal pushes Closing Loopholes Bill through
The National Farmers’ Federation has flagged the rushed backroom deals that will allow the industrial relations reforms through today, will leave farmers to deal with legislation fraught with problems. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the suite of measures would deliver more uncertainty for farmers, more power for union bosses, and a less dynamic economy […]
Cost of living relief must start at the farm gate
Australia’s peak farm body is urging the Federal Government to put its agricultural policies under the microscope as it prioritises cost of living relief for Australians. NFF President David Jochinke warned a range of policy pressures on farmers were risking production and could fuel price inflation at the supermarket checkout. “We’ve seen this government ignore […]
Industrial relations Bill delivers a lump of coal to farmers
The Senate has handed farmers a lump of coal for Christmas by splitting the Closing Loopholes Bill and rushing through a deal that will impact farm businesses using labour hire. The Albanese Government made a deal with some Crossbenchers to introduce changes that hit the floor of Parliament at the last minute and allowed union-driven […]
Statement on Closing Loopholes Bill
Statement by David Jochinke, National Farmers’ Federation, President It’s disappointing the House of Representatives today passed the Albanese Government’s Closing Loopholes Bill. We’ve consistently called out this Bill for being fraught with issues that it will make it harder and more expensive to create employment opportunities in farming. The Bill has been a catastrophe with […]
New President launches national campaign against anti-farming policies
An unprecedented campaign against anti-farming policies has been launched today by new NFF President David Jochinke in his first day in the role. Speaking in Canberra at the National Farmers’ Federation National Conference, Mr Jochinke called on parliamentarians to stand up against policies which threaten to slash billions from farm production. “Farmers have always put […]
NFF urges a rethink on fraught industrial relations Bill
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has sent a clear message to the Albanese Government: The Closing Loopholes Bill is fraught with issues that will make it harder and more expensive than ever to create employment opportunities in farming. The NFF Workforce Committee Chair Tony York told the Senate Committee responsible for the Fair Work Legislation […]
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 […]
Statement on delay of IR Bill
Comments attributable to NFF Chief Executive, Tony Mahar We thank the Coalition and members of the Senate crossbench who today pumped the brakes on the Government’s ill-conceived industrial relations bill. The Senate and the Australian public deserve the opportunity to review and debate what is little more than a union wish list that will do […]