Speeches & transcripts

Interview with Warwick Long, ABC Country Hour on H5 bird flu, agricultural workforce

Interview with Nic Healey, ABC Shepparton Breakfast on H5N1 avian influenza preparedness and a visit to the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence

Interview with Luke Polkinghorne, Sky Regional Breakfast on AgConnections Program

Good morning, I’d like to start by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we’re gathering today and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Adress to The Ekka; approval of new banana QCAV-4.

Interview with David Dowsett, ABC Wide Bay Breakfast on upgrades to Biggenden’s water treatment facilities; completion of the Torbanlea – Pialba Road upgrade; new role as Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Doorstop in Torbanlea, QLD on Torbanlea Pialba Road upgrades; China’s claims regarding Aussie beef; Feed Central Hay Quality Awards

Interview with Greg Jennett, ABC Afternoon Briefing on Rex Airlines, inflation figures, new role as Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm was sworn in as the Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on 29 July 2024.