Media releases

Dr Craig Emerson has been appointed to lead an independent impact analysis of the wine and grape sector’s regulatory options concerning fair trading, competitive relationships, contracting practices and risk allocation.

The Albanese Labor Government has appointed seven directors for the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for a three-year term.

Australia’s robust biosecurity system will be front and centre for the inaugural National Biosecurity Week from 26 to 30 August 2024.

The Albanese Labor Government is marking National Forestry Day with the delivery of new opportunities and support for the forestry sector.

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to strengthen our illegal logging regime with the Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment (Strengthening Measures to Prevent Illegal Timber Trade) Bill 2024 currently before the Senate.

Australia’s place in the US $20 billion global banana market has been safeguarded with a new genetically modified banana being granted approval for commercial release and consumption.

Wine producers can now apply for a share of $10 million after the launch of the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program’s sixth round.

A national preparedness exercise to test Australia’s readiness for an incursion of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) has commenced this week.

The sheep and wool industries have come together after a six-year break for LambEx 2024, with $1 million in support from the Albanese Labor Government.

The Albanese Government is increasing help to Australian farmers and primary producers by launching Round Two of its popular On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP).