The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Adam Fennessy PSM will complete his term on Friday, 26 September 2025, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC.
Australian growers will soon be able to export our world-class apples to Canada, thanks to improved market access conditions negotiated by the Albanese Labor Government.
Australia’s farmers and producers are on track to deliver a record result, with new figures released today showing an agriculture, fisheries and forestry industry forecast to pass $100 billion this financial year.
The Albanese Labor Government continues to back in Australia’s world-class wine and cider industry, with $30 million worth of new funding for local producers.
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting the growth, resilience and sustainability of Australia’s agricultural sector, with an additional $1 billion in new loan funding through the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC).