Below are recent and historical submissions that the TFGA has made to government and industry bodies.
Note full submission statements are available via Member login.
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The TFGA supports a proactive, effective, and shared responsibility approach to biosecurity at all levels and understands the vitally important role that strong biosecurity measures play in protecting Tasmanian agriculture and the environment.
The TFGA supports a proactive, effective, and shared responsibility approach to biosecurity at all levels and understands the vitally important role that strong biosecurity measures play in protecting Tasmanian agriculture and the environment.
The TFGA acknowledges and appreciates the requirement for management and development of the State’s road network. Whilst acknowledging matters raised and addressed in recent correspondence, the TFGA continues to have significant concerns regarding elements of the proposed amendments.
Thank you for opportunity to make comment on the Draft Animal Welfare (Cattle) Regulations. The TFGA believe that all stakeholders within in the livestock production supply chain have a duty of care to ensure that animals are treated humanely and in accordance with relevant animal welfare legislation. Tasmanian livestock producers have made significant investment to ensure they are achieving the highest possible animal welfare outcomes within their businesses and are committed to the continuation of these standards.
The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association is pleased to provide our submission to the 2021-22 Budget Community Consultation. Agriculture continues to be an important economic pillar for the state’s economy, which provides flow on benefits to tourism; the Tasmanian brand; and to rural and regional communities across Tasmania.
The TFGA appreciates the opportunity to make comment on the Independent Review Panel’s Draft Report of the Independent Review of the Agvet Chemicals Regulatory System (hereafter referred to as ‘the review’). The TFGA acknowledges the intentions of the Panel in their recommendations and welcomes the opportunity for improvement to the current system. A number of the proposed recommendations will be critical to ensuring that the system is fit for purpose in an ever-evolving agricultural industry.
The TFGA appreciates the opportunity to make comment on the Farm Management Deposits Scheme (FMDS) Evaluation. The FMDS is an important financial risk management tool available to eligible primary producers which encourages increased financial self-reliance and preparedness for fluctuations in cash flow. As of February 2021, there was approximately $93 million held in FMD accounts by Tasmanian primary producers and approximately $5.27 billion nationally.
The TFGA appreciates the opportunity to make comment on the development of the Tasmanian Primary Produce Traceability Strategy 2022 - 2027. The TFGA recognises the importance and vital role of traceability in the agricultural supply chain and the significant role it plays in terms of biosecurity, domestic and international market access and preserving Tasmania’s reputation for producing safe, high-quality food.
The TFGA appreciates the opportunity to make comment on the Pacific Labour Mobility Consultation. The TFGA views labour shortages, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as being one of the major issues currently faced by the agricultural industry. The issue is widespread, predominantly affecting the horticultural, dairy and meat processing sectors across the country and causing major disruption to supply chains.
Agriculture is one of the key pillars of the economy and, with the current level of support from government, are well positioned to further capitalise on the stature of Tasmania agriculture. The TFGA appreciates the opportunity to make comment on the Parliamentary Inquiry into Definition of Meat Products and other animal products.
The TFGA appreciates the opportunity to make comment on the Wildlife Trade Operation Proposal regarding exporting of wallaby from Tasmania. The TFGA consulted with TFGA members to ensure all points of view were considered and meaningful information was gathered to secure good representation for this submission.
The TFGA appreciates the opportunity to make comment on the Waste and Resource Recovery Bill 2021. The TFGA consulted with TFGA members (Producer) and a key stakeholder (Processor) to ensure all points of view were considered and meaningful information was gathered to secure broad representation for this submission.