Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The Hon Julie Collins MP was sworn in as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on 29 July 2024.​​​

*The Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, is appointed to act for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry between 2 November to 9:00am on 7 November 2026.

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Media releases

Delivering the Forestry Growth Fund

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to back the future of Australia’s forestry industry with the first grants through the $300 million Forestry Growth Fund opening later this week.

More support for Australia's wine producers

The Albanese Labor Government continues to back Australia’s wine and horticulture industries, with over $4 million in new funding being delivered to support growers and producers.

Joint media release: Strong biosecurity prioritised this One Health Day

The Albanese Labor Government has delivered over $2 billion in additional funding to bolster Australia’s biosecurity system, and this One Health Day is reaffirming how this investment is helping to protect our agriculture industry, environment, communitie

Travel to China

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP, will travel to China this week, to advance Australia’s ongoing trade and market access priorities and bilateral agricultural cooperation.

Supporting farmers facing financial hardship

The Albanese Labor Government will always back Australia’s farmers and is investing more than $100 million in support for farmers and producers impacted by financial hardship through rural financial counselling.
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