Speeches & transcripts

Interview with Steve Cannane, ABC Radio National Breakfast on National Fire Ant Response Plan, Australia’s biosecurity system and algal bloom in South Australia

Interview with Belinda Varischetti, ABC Country Hour on the $139.7m sheep industry transition assistance package

Doorstop in Muchea Saleyards on the $139.7m sheep industry transition assistance package

Interview with Dan Crouch, Flow FM on the Albanese Labor Government’s $1 billion rural support and drought resilience programs; Tasmania Devils

Interview with Selina Green, ABC Country Hour on the visit to South Australia; Albanese Labor Government’s $1 billion rural support and drought resilience programs.

Address in Adelaide on South Australia's food and wine sector

Doorstop in South Australia on the Albanese Labor Government’s $1 billion rural support and drought resilience programs

Interview with Tony Briscoe, ABC Country Hour on the new national food security strategy Feeding Australia; freight equalisation scheme

Doorstop in Canberra on the Feeding Australia national food security strategy; trade; election timing

Address at ABARES Outlook Conference 2025; Each year, this event provides us with a fantastic opportunity to gather and consider the trends that will shape our industry over the next 12 months.