Media releases

The Albanese Government has delivered another election commitment with 20 new detector dogs added to Australia’s front-line biosecurity defences recently.

The Albanese Labor Government is celebrating a surge in Australian beef, honey, sugar and lamb exports under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement.

This week the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP, will travel to London, Brussels and Berlin to meet with critical trading partners to discuss a range of agricultural trade issues.

Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) has appointed Dr Joseph Lawrence as its new Executive Director commencing today.

A $2.34 million investment by the Albanese Labor Government and the Tasmanian Government will improve knowledge of the state’s carbon-rich soil and better guide land use for a more sustainable agriculture sector.

As we enter 2025, Australian farmers are well positioned for another strong year of exports, with a range of tariff cuts providing new and improved access to major markets.

The Albanese Labor Government is ramping up a successful community-led drought program, with more regions than ever building their resilience to drought and climate risks.

Agriculture Ministers have endorsed the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan to protect Australians and our environment, wildlife, economy and way of life from the biosecurity threats of today and tomorrow.

China has today notified Australia that full resumption of live rock lobster trade can recommence.

The Albanese Labor Government is encouraging Australians to celebrate our nation’s incredible seafood industry by making their holiday meals fresh with local produce.