Media releases

Australians are being urged to choose local produce this year for their holiday meals.

Dr Beth Cookson has been appointed to the role of Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (ACVO).

Ahead of the festive season, the Albanese Government is taking strong action to keep illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) seafood out of Australia, supporting legitimate seafood suppliers here at home and abroad.

Australia will take a major step towards preventing the trade of illegally logged wood, with work to expand the world’s largest timber database.

The Albanese Government is helping the forestry industry meet growing demand for domestically-sourced sustainable timber, with over $3.2 million awarded through grants from the Support Plantation Establishment program this week.

Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has sent a stern warning to the nation’s supermarkets to not profit off hardworking Aussies in the leadup to Christmas.

Australia has joined the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28.

A new, ongoing group has been established to continue tackling agricultural workforce challenges.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt today officially launched Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan to address priorities in soil health and ensure long-term soil security.

Animal welfare in livestock exports will have more meaningful and targeted oversight thanks to the establishment of the Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports.