However, we still require a secretary and property officers.

Maybe one of the service clubs could pick up on this side of things?

The society’s next meeting will be held on Wednesday if there are any new faces out there that would like to attend. 

The syllabus for this year’s eisteddfod is now out and entries close May 15.

Lenore Ditton

Leeton Eisteddfod Society  

NSW Farmers is disappointed by opposition to an “effects test” which would prevent supermarket giants from misusing market power.

The federal government has introduced to Parliament amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act aimed at protecting farmers and small business from a small minority of big corporations who’ve been able to misuse their market power for far too long.

The amendments would be a win for farmers, small business, local communities and ultimately the Australian economy.

These changes would hold to account those misusing their considerable market power at the expense of smaller players. 

The government should be commended for this.

Let’s not forget that most farmers are small business owners.

The introduction of an “effects test” was critical to promote competition and ensure the ACCC can properly prevent those with significant market power from substantially lessening competition.

“Under the current law, it is notoriously difficult to establish an abuse of market power. These changes will ensure that abuses of market power will not go unchecked.”

The introduction of the ‘effects test’ would have minimal impact on the vast majority of big businesses.   

The introduction of an ‘effects test’ will still require an appropriately high evidentiary bar and is unlikely to result in a wave of legal action.

“The vast majority of big businesses are doing the right thing and will be unaffected by changes.

This is a positive move that will ensure competitive markets and a stronger, more diverse economy.

Derek Schoen

President

NSW Farmers’

THE Murrumbidgee region leads the nation in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates for girls aged 15 with 86 per cent fully immunised, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report.

The outstanding success is attributed to the strong partnership between Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), local General Practitioners (GPs) and schools.

MLHD partners with MPHN to provide immunisation support for GPs so they can deliver the high quality immunisation services available in the Murrumbidgee.

The AIHW report results showing Murrumbidgee with the highest rates in Australia for full course of HPV vaccine  in girls reflects the high quality immunisation services offered in the region both at schools by the Local Health District and by GPs.

The rate also demonstrates the significant commitment of parents in the region to protecting their children. 

Yay to Leeton police for the service and help from Sergeant Johnson, Senior Constable Scott McDougall, Constable Trevor Stone for their courtesy and co-operation. Most do not recognise the work that the police do.