I welcome the great honour to serve as the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the Albanese Labor Government and thank the Prime Minister for this new challenge.
Japan is now able to enjoy all of Australia’s table grapes with the lifting of varietal restrictions following the successful completion of technical market access negotiations.
The Albanese Government is helping Australian farmers in every State and Territory to prepare for future drought and climate change challenges, with farmers making the most of opportunities to innovate and improve their practices.
The Albanese Government has delivered an additional $47.1 million to the national biosecurity system under a revised fees and charges regime, part of its commitment to deliver a more sustainably funded biosecurity system.
The Albanese Government will provide more than $100 million to the red meat and livestock industry for research and development in the 2024-25 financial year, to support industry growth, including for beef, sheep and goat meat.
Farmers, consumers and chemical users can be assured of the stable and secure future of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) after a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board Chair were announced.
The Albanese Government is delivering $1.3 million in funding through the Future Drought Fund to support rural, regional and remote communities across Australia better prepare for drought.
The Albanese Government is investing nearly $7 million as it continues to lead the response to the threat posed by a potential incursion of H5 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI).
