The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Adam Fennessy PSM will complete his term on Friday, 26 September 2025, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC.
Australian growers will soon be able to export our world-class apples to Canada, thanks to improved market access conditions negotiated by the Albanese Labor Government.
Australia’s farmers and producers are on track to deliver a record result, with new figures released today showing an agriculture, fisheries and forestry industry forecast to pass $100 billion this financial year.
The Albanese Labor Government continues to back in Australia’s world-class wine and cider industry, with $30 million worth of new funding for local producers.
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting the growth, resilience and sustainability of Australia’s agricultural sector, with an additional $1 billion in new loan funding through the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC).
$20 million jointly funded commitment by the Australian and Queensland Governments has been approved to help with biosecurity and pest control in aftermath of record-breaking western Queensland flood.
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments will jointly invest $43.2 million to support farmers to strengthen their drought resilience and climate adaptation, as drought continues to impact regional communities across NSW.
The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver targeted investments to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity, with $12 million to bolster response capability for a potential outbreak of H5 bird flu.
