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Statement attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke I wish to advise Troy Williams has tendered his resignation as CEO of the National Farmers’ Federation. The Board has accepted his decision, which was made for personal reasons. We thank Mr Williams for his contribution and wish him the very best for the future. The Board will […]
4 days ago
Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) acknowledges the Australian Government has lifted trade restrictions on beef from cattle raised in Mexico or Canada, and processed in the United States, and subsequently exported to Australia. The US has had access to the Australian market since 2019, provided it could verify […]
1 week ago
At a high-level, NFF does not support the proposals outlined in the Discussion Paper. Reforms must be guided by the principles of efficiency, fairness, and supporting regional economic resilience. In our view, the proposals outlined lack balance, introduce additional complexity, fail to recognise and integrate with existing legislative frameworks governing Business-As-Usual (BAU) agricultural activity, and […]
1 week ago
As the new Federal Parliament sits for the first time this week, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging Senators to reject the proposed Super Tax. The NFF and its members have strongly opposed to the Super Tax since the Bill* was introduced in the last Parliament, given the threat it poses to the 17,000 […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management, Trade and Economic
2 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is reiterating its calls for better resourcing for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), in the wake of the regulator’s worsening processing times. The APVMA’s latest quarterly report shows worrying delays to crucial regulatory processes – just 54.9 per cent of major pesticide application assessments for new products […]
2 weeks ago
Australia’s peak farming bodies are demanding urgent action from the Federal Government after it is yet to respond to two critical drought resilience actions. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), alongside its members Australian Dairy Farmers, NSW Farmers, Primary Producers SA and Victorian Farmers’ Federation, is calling on Government to commit to the Regional Investment Corporation […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
3 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is disappointed by the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) recent review into the definition of a “small business employer”, under the Fair Work Act. The review failed to deliver any substantive recommendations, instead advising the Federal Government to consider whether further work is warranted. NFF President David Jochinke said the report’s […]
3 weeks ago
The Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity. Regional Tech Hub General Manager, Jennifer Medway, said the program is about […]
4 weeks ago
Opinion by David Jochinke, National Farmers’ Federation President Forty years ago today (July 1), 45,000 farmers packed their station wagons, fixed a few cheese sandwiches and sarsaparillas for the road, and headed for Canberra for a fair go. The caucus was protesting proposed taxes (in particular, capital gains and fringe benefits taxes) and high interest […]
4 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Kingdom of Tonga have reaffirmed the importance of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. The Acting High Commissioner of Tonga, His Excellency Mr Curtis Leonard Tu’ihalangingie, recently welcomed an NFF delegation to the Tongan High Commission. NFF President David Jochinke said the PALM scheme was a […]
1 month ago
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