Media releases

A $1,926,000 Australian Government grant to Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative Limited (GFC) will diversify the product range to expand into new international markets for Australian lobster exports.

A Northern Territory campaign to increase awareness in remote communities of a serious tick-borne disease has been given a $150,000 boost by the Australian Government.

A new robotic ‘dog’ has been put to the test on the frontline of Australia’s biosecurity.

The Morrison-Joyce Government has invested $61.6 million to consolidate and improve biosecurity across Northern Australia as part of our plan for a stronger future.

A new drought resilience shopfront in Rockhampton will support farmers and communities in Tropical North Queensland to better prepare for future droughts.

A $1,515,700 Australian Government grant to the Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) and Cotton Australia (CA) will develop market access strategies for Australia’s cotton industry.

An international student carrying 1.54 kg of beef and other undeclared products has had their visa cancelled, been refused entry to Australia and received an infringement notice for the serious breach of Australia’s biosecurity laws.

The Australian Government is providing $9 million through the Future Drought Fund to put boots on the ground in regional Australia and give farmers practical assistance applying the latest in drought resilience innovation and technology.

The Morrison-Joyce Government is providing $6.5 million to the Royal Queensland Show (the Ekka) under Round 2 of the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program to support costs incurred from the cancelled 2021 event.

Farmers will benefit from the $128.5 million Budget reform package for environmental law as it gives them greater certainty in what they do on their land.