20 May 2019
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has congratulated Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Liberal-National Coalition on being re-elected at the weekend’s Federal Election.
QFF President Stuart Armitage welcomed the Coalition’s recognition that agriculture was a key pillar of the nation’s economy and said that it was now time to deliver for the sector.
“QFF welcomes the Coalition’s third term of government and will continue to work constructively with the government to represent our members’ interests and deliver the thriving agricultural sector our state deserves,” Mr Armitage said.
“Central to achieving this will be the implementation of vital election policies for the competitiveness and prosperity of the sector including drought and flood recovery funding; road, rail and water infrastructure; investment in agricultural research and development; and progress on market access.”
“However, immediate policy change is needed from the government to address the growing issue of electricity affordability, which has so far remained unaddressed.”
“If action is not taken, unsustainable electricity price increases and lagging productivity will result in more expensive food and fibre and the continued loss of international competitiveness.”
“The forthcoming final election result will provide a degree of certainty for the state’s agricultural sector in the coming years, but this must be complemented by a clear and well-articulated vision.”
“Agriculture is the only sector with the ability to deliver food security, environmental sustainability and economic opportunity. In order to achieve this, the regulatory and policy settings must be an enabler and not a constrainer.”
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