Tony Mahar's more than 10-year career with the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) - eight as Chief Executive Officer - means he's become a familiar face in agricultural advocacy work.

As he leaves the organisation next Wednesday to become Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, APlus News looks back at what lead Mr Mahar to the role, some highlights of his time with the NFF and what comes next.

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