New England’s farming community is likely to feel the brunt of proposed superannuation tax changes, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and financial advisers with clients in the region.
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Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Littleproud retains Nats leadership, Ayres takes Industry, Libs to come
In a big start to the week in Canberra, very few roles have changed in the leadership of the new Government or the Nationals, with the Liberals and Greens still sorting out their new leaders.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025
NFF federal election scorecard puts parties under the microscope
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released its 2025 Federal Election Scorecard, revealing how the major parties stack up when it comes to agriculture and regional Australia. NFF President […]
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, New England Electorate
Bipartisan support delivers $2.5 million for farm safety after horror year
In a show of bipartisan unity, both Labor and the Coalition have pledged $2.5 million over three years to support Farmsafe Australia in its mission to make Australian farms safer places to live and work.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Agriculture workforce options under attack
The National Farmers’ Federation has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025, Business, Federal Politics, Health
Small and rural forgotten in Budget for big end of town
Last night’s budget has come under intense criticism for ignoring small business and rural communities, while showering trinkets and favours on our biggest cities and businesses.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025, Mental Health
Joint call for urgent action to address suicide in rural areas
Some 30 organisations have made a joint call for the Government to fund an efforts tor prevent suicide in rural areas.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Childcare
Election push for childcare as rural kids ‘held back’
Farmers, families and advocates are calling on all side of politics to improve “dire” access to childcare in the rural areas, where there are years-long waiting lists.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025
Ag groups welcome food security plan
Ag groups have welcomed the pledge from Labor that the government will develop a national food security strategy, Feeding Australia, to strengthen the country’s food system if re-elected.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Phones and internet
Farmers cautiously welcome mobile overhaul election proposal
NFF has welcomed a Labor proposal that would require mobile phone providers to provide service across all of Australia by 2027