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Fiona Simson talks trade deals, transmission lines and the trends of her time as NFF president

Fiona Simson addressing the National Press Club on her last day as NFF president. Photo: National Press Club

OUTGOING National Farmers’ Federation president Fiona Simson has addressed the National Press Club on her last day in the top job of Australia’s peak agricultural lobby group.

After being elected president of the NFF in 2016, Ms Simson has decided to step down, while continuing other advocacy roles including the World Farmers’ Organisaion. A new president will be elected tomorrow with Agforce president Georgie Somerset, current NFF vice-president David Jochinke and WA farmer…

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