TONY MAHAR

Chief Executive, National Farmers' Federation

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Tony Mahar is the Chief Executive of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) – the peak industry body for Australia’s farm sector, and one of the country’s most respected advocacy organisations. Tony has led the NFF since 2016, prior to which he served as the Deputy Chief Executive with responsibility for the organisation’s policy and advocacy agenda.

He sits on and chairs a wide range of government advisory bodies, providing expert guidance to shape the agenda for Australia’s food and agriculture sector.

As Chief Executive of the NFF, Tony has driven the creation of the industry’s 2030 Roadmap – a long term strategy to grow agricultural output to $100 billion by 2030 – which now forms part of the agriculture policies of both major parties.

Prior to joining the NFF, Tony held roles at the Australian Food and Grocery Council and Commonwealth Department of Agriculture spanning sustainability, global trade and industry policy.

Tony holds a Bachelor in Agricultural Commerce from the University of Sydney, a Masters of Business – Industry Policy from the Australian National University, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.