The Australian Farmers' Fighting Fund
Established in 1985, the Australian Farmers' Fighting Fund (AFFF) provides financial, legal and professional assistance to farmers facing major issues that have the potential to set legal precedents.
The Fund was created out of Mudgenberri dispute in 1985, funded in part by farmers and in part by non-farming businesses. The AFFF is governed independently of the NFF, and is controlled by a Board of Trustees, three of which are independent trustees.
The current trustees are:
- Mr Hugh Nivison, Chairman;
- Mr George Mack;
- Mr Donald McGauchie AO
- Mr Jock Laurie
- Mr Duncan Fraser;
- Ms Joanne Grainger; and
- Mr Matt Linnegar;
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