Media Release: A perfect oppor-tuna-ty to celebrate an important global fish
World Tuna Day – being celebrated today – is an opportunity to acknowledge one of the most popular and widely consumed fish in the world.
Media Release: Applying new biosecurity technology to support Australian fisheries
A mobile application that will strengthen Australia’s capability to manage and respond to significant aquatic animal disease incidents has been released by the Australian Government.
Media Release: Votes pour in for national fish and chips awards ahead of Easter
Thousands of Australians have already cast their votes in the 2017 Australian Fish and Chips Awards, as the nation prepares to dine on seafood during Easter.
Media Release: Government and industry meet at Deniliquin for agriculture talks
Agricultural industry figures and Australian Government ministers will meet in Deniliquin today to discuss a range of key agricultural issues including water and technology opportunities.
Media Release: Exposure Draft - Wine Equalisation Tax rebate
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, and Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, are inviting wine producers to take part in consultation on the exposure draft legislation to reform the wine equalisation tax (WET) rebate, as announced on 2 December 2016.
Media Release: New Horticulture Code of Conduct to take effect on 1 April
Australian horticulture growers will be able to secure fairer returns on their produce thanks to the Coalition Government's new and improved Horticulture Code of Conduct, which will provide a stronger framework to support dispute resolution between growers and traders.
Media Release: The search for Australia’s best fish and chips
Eating fish and chips is an iconic Australian experience—it's part of our way of life. It's possibly more Australian than a pie at the footy.
Media Release: Minister welcomes new national seafood industry body
The Turnbull Government welcomes the announcement of the formation of a new, national peak body, Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) and the appointment of the inaugural board.
Media Release: Wood—an abundant source of renewable base-load energy!
On International Day of Forests 2017, the Turnbull Government re-affirms its strong support of Australia’s forestry industry.
Media Release: Opening the cellar door to regional Australia
From today, wine producers are being invited to take part in consultation on the Australian Government's $10 million Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant programme.