From Parliament to Paddocks: Unpacking the Federal Budget for Aussie Farmers and Families

What does the latest Federal Budget really mean for Australian farmers, regional communities and the future of agriculture?In this special Talking Aussie Farming panel episode, we cut through the political spin and unpack the key budget measures impacting Australian agriculture, family farms and rural businesses.Joining us are Bec Lindert, a third-generation farmer, strategic advisor and policy advocate with AgForce Queensland, and Anton Phillips-Chantelois, CFO of DelayPay, Australia’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later provider for farmers.Together, we break down the budget’s winners and losers, explore what changes could mean for farm profitability and succession planning, and discuss why food security and supporting the next generation of farmers should remain national priorities.We also dive into the rationale behind many of agriculture’s unique tax and financial concessions designed to help farmers manage volatile incomes, seasonal risk and significant capital investment requirements.In this episode we discuss:The major Federal Budget announcements affecting agricultureWhat was included — and what was left outFuel, fertiliser and rising input costsInfrastructure investment and regional developmentCapital gains tax, discretionary trusts and negative gearingThe implications of changes to major infrastructure projects, including Inland RailWhy policy advocacy matters for rural AustraliaThe future of food security and attracting the next generation into farmingWhether you’re a farmer, agribusiness professional, investor or simply interested in the future of Australian agriculture, this episode provides a practical, jargon-free guide to understanding the policies shaping our industry.Tune in for a conversation that takes the Federal Budget from Parliament to the paddock. 🌾🎙️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.