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Advocacy

Advocacy is about taking a position on an issue and communicating that position to those who can make or influence decisions, with the goal of achieving systematic and lasting policy change.

TasFarmers members engaging at the Agfest field day.

Policy

Through clarity of purpose, TasFarmers works closely with relevant peak bodies to influence and ensure that any policy deliberations are in the best interest of our members.

As a member of the National Farmers Federation (NFF), TasFarmers has representation on national policy committees to provide the unique perspective of our diverse industries here in Tasmania into the development of strategic policy positions and in advocacy efforts to governments.

This process is informed and enhanced through governance of dedicated separate councils and sub-committees that deal with the major commodity areas and issues facing our sector.

This also enables us to maintain a focus on the important along with the urgent, so we can keep our clean, green global competitive advantage. To make the most of the resources we have, it is anticipated that through our Board, the streamlined and focused Councils will be the direct conduit for action.

Sheep and cattle by the fenceline — representing Tasmania’s wool and livestock industries.

Policy Submissions and Strategic Advocacy

As informed by member feedback, we regularly provide submissions to Federal, State and Local governments on strategic agricultural issues. Regular input into policy processes such as Senate Inquiries, Have Your Say, as well as various Departmental submissions that advance members' interests as the peak representative body, is at the core of what we do.

We have provided submissions which highlight the importance of biosecurity for traceability and trade, security of water, livestock health, market access, the impact of increased input costs, freight equalisation, circular economy and reuse, workforce, and training, to name a few.

We will continue to effectively advocate through funding submissions and stakeholder meetings, and whilst we recognise the target of farm gate value of Tasmanian agriculture to reach $10 billion by 2050, we will continue to ensure that any issues impacting the achievement of this target are clearly articulated.

 

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