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National Employment Standards – The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment , Workplace Relations Skills and Training has been commissioned by the Minister for Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth to conduct an inquiry into the National Employment Standards contained in the Fair Work Act and their continuing relevance to the modern workplace. The NFF’s full submission can […]
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Closing the Loopholes Legislation Review – The Minister for Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth has commissioned a review into the Closing the Loopholes Legislation. The review is being conducted by a former member of the Fair Work Commission Susan Booth and is due to report by June 15. The NFF’s full submission can be found here.
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Applications have today opened for the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. Women with leadership ambitions are being urged to apply for the mentorship-based initiative, now in its ninth year. NFF Interim Chief Executive, Su McCluskey, said the program offers lucrative connections and opportunities. “The Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program has enabled dozens of incredible women to take their […]
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NFF considers that the IGWC is independent, is operating within its remit, and plays an important role in supporting the efficient and effective administration of water compliance in the Murray-Darling Basin (Basin). This submission updates our policy position in light of developments since the Harris Review. Consistent with Terms of Reference (TOR) Point 9, we […]
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The NFF strongly supports the establishment of a standardised, transparent, and consumer-focused approach to mobile coverage mapping, but makes recommendations to ensure maps are as accurate, reliable, and practically useful as possible. The NFF’s full submission can be found here.
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The NFF has long supported measures to improve train visibility and to enhance level-crossing safety across rural and regional Australia. The NFF supports positive steps taken in the draft Standard to improve train conspicuity, but makes several recommendations to strengthen AS 7531 and ensure it delivers practical visibility improvements. The NFF’s full submission can be […]
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The NFF is deeply concerned about the impact of funding and resourcing pressures on the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO’s) capacity to deliver research and development outcomes for the benefit of Australian agriculture, the environment, and the community at large. CSIRO funding must be urgently increased to prevent staffing cuts and ensure that […]
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The NFF believes that firearms play a legitimate and essential role in Australian agriculture. We support sensible reforms that strengthen community safety, but those reforms must be developed carefully and with proper consultation to ensure they do not undermine farm safety, animal welfare, and environmental management. Reform processes should prioritise addressing illegal firearm use by […]
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By Hamish McIntyre, President National Farmers’ Federation Today is a landmark moment for Australian agriculture. In 2018, we set a bold target to grow Australian agriculture into a $100 billion industry by 2030. At the time, some thought it was ambitious and some didn’t think we stood a chance. But farmers wouldn’t be in this […]
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