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Tony Mahar's journey from forklift driver to farm policy and beyond

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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Are you an employer of choice? Or an employer not-of-choice?

Have you recently attempted to fill a role in your business? If so, you likely encountered challenges in finding suitable candidat...
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Zanda McDonald Award finalists announced

The Zanda McDonald Award, a prestigious trans-Tasman accolade that celebrates and fosters excellence in agriculture, has announced...
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Meet Toby Pitts, the face of our new Wagga office

AuctionsPlus Market Operator Team Leader Toby Pitts has lived and worked across the globe but has now made Wagga Wagga, NSW, his h...
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Are you an employer of choice? Or an employer not-of-choice?
In today’s competitive hiring environment, attracting top talent requires more than simply offering someone a fair day’s pay in exchange for hours worked – you need to be seen as an employer of choice.
Zanda McDonald Award finalists announced
The Zanda McDonald Award, a prestigious trans-Tasman accolade that celebrates and fosters excellence in agriculture, has announced the first batch of finalists for 2025.
Meet Toby Pitts, the face of our new Wagga office
AuctionsPlus Market Operator Team Leader Toby Pitts has lived and worked across the globe but has now made Wagga Wagga, NSW, his home. The regional NSW city is also home to a new regional office for AuctionsPlus.
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Young leader shining bright for Australia's lamb industry
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Managing on-farm team performance and conduct
Whether you’re a small family business, a corporate farm, or reliant on consultants and contractors, Sally Murfet shares strategies to enhance your team's performance.
Red meat industry to train new group of ambassadors
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