Ricegrowers' Association of Australia

Applications for the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia’s (RGA) Tertiary Scholarships close February 3rd. For more information or to apply go to the following link: http://www.rga.org.au/education/awards-and-scholarships.aspx

Ricegrowers' Association of Australia

2017 Rice Tertiary Scholarships Now Open! http://www.rga.org.au/education/awards-and-scholarships.aspx

We welcome the NSW Government vesting announcement made today, of an extension to Vesting for a further 5 years. http://www.rga.org.au/f.ashx/RGA-media-release_RGA-welcomes-NSW-Government-Vesting-announcement.pdf

Tell the @MD_Basin_Auth that enough is enough. Make your submission now at http://www.farmers.org.au/morethanflow #MoreThanFlow #agchatoz #MDBasin

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The rice industry is currently awaiting an announcement from the NSW government as to whether or not the current Rice Vesting Arrangements will be extended, and, if so, for how long. “The Rice Vesting and export arrangements underpin the operation and viability of the New South Wales rice industry” said RGA President Mr Jeremy Morton. “In turn, the rice industry plays a significant role in supporting businesses and communities across the Riverina. Without vesting, the local rice industry would be structured very differently - hence the RGA’s position on rice vesting could not be considered lightly.” Read more here: http://www.rga.org.au/f.ashx/RGA-Media-Release-The-RGA-awaits-a-Rice-Vesting-Review-announcement_6.12.16.pdf

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We have welcomed the Government’s announcement of the locations that will receive funding under Round 2 of the Mobile Black Spot Program. https://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/mobile-services-and-coverage/mobile-black-spot-program

RGA STRONGLY SUPPORTS A 15% BACKPACKER TAX We strongly supports a 15% backpacker tax, said Executive Director Graeme Kruger. Right now the backpacker community needs certainty as much as our farmers do on this issue. Backpackers should not pay less tax than those on the Seasonal Worker Program. A 15% backpacker tax rate looks after both the job seeker and the farmer. We believe that the rate of 15 % is fair, internationally competitive and recognises the unique nature of seasonal work in Australia.

Rice Extension

Campaign to end the Data Drought

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We are proud to to be a part of the newly formed Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition. End the #DataDrought http://www.farmers.org.au/content/dam/nff/files/media-releases/16%20Nov%202016%20-%20New%20Coalition%20formed%20to%20end%20the%20data%20drought.pdf

We would like to congratulate Fiona Simson on being elected as the first National Farmers Federation (NFF) female President, and to our very own Les Gordon on being elected as her Vice President... you will make a great team.

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Northern Basin Review, what does it mean for you?