Media releases

Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam said the extension of the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) is welcome assistance for seafood and aquaculture producers.

The four finalists of the 2021 National University Wood Challenge (NUWC) have been announced.  

The Liberal National Government has delivered a vital agriculture visa to help secure the future of rural and regional Australia

Applications are now open for grants to invest in a future-ready agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector.

Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam said he looked forward to working with the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) to progress the National Forest Industries Plan.

Workshops with perishable agricultural goods industries start today, with the aim to improve market transparency across supply chains.

Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam has welcomed JBS’ intention to acquire Huon Aquaculture. 

The Commonwealth Government has announced $8 million to support community-based fisheries management in the Pacific, following the annual Pacific Regional Fisheries Ministers meetings. 

Victoria’s forestry industry is set to benefit from nearly $4 million of new industry transferable research under the first round of projects funded by the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI) centre in Gippsland.

National Forestry Planting Day is a chance to celebrate the forestry industry and the benefits that trees bring to local communities and the environment.