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NFF president Fiona Simson said the plan was ambitious, but “deservedly so”, with the regions accounting for 40 per cent of the nation’s total economic output. “This election, parties seeking to hold office must do more than provide lip service to those outside city bounds,” Ms Simson said.
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The NFF wants to establish a $5 billion Rural Telecommunications Fund to improve connectivity in remote areas. It also includes fast tracking Ag Visa discussions with 10 partner nations, and to attract and train more Australian workers. The last point is calling as for reforming competition laws to protect farmers from unfair practices.
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AUSTRALIA’S peak farming body has unveiled a set of challenges to all major parties heading into this month’s federal election. The National Farmers Federation has released its list of election priorities which is making the case for five key actions.
The actions include establishing 20 regional development precincts to plan for sustainable growth, supported by $4.1 billion for precincts and freight supply chains. The NFF is also asking for the federal government to create a $2 billion fund to reward land managers who improve the health of their landscape.
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By MICHELLE SLATER