Budget October 2022-23

2022–23 October Portfolio Budget Statements

Our budget statements detail how we will use our allocated funds each financial year.

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Support for flood-affected farmers

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Australia

Expressions of interest are now open for the Biosecurity Innovation Program

We're seeking innovative ideas and solutions that will assist us in addressing biosecurity challenges and risks

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Know the signs of Foot-and-mouth disease

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that affects cattle, sheep, goats and pigs.

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FMD-LSD

Make biosecurity a priority on your property now

Foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease are two of the world’s most serious animal diseases.

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Biosecurity

National Biosecurity Strategy 2022-2032

The National Biosecurity Committee in consultation with key stakeholders developed a National Biosecurity Strategy to provide a strategic direction for Australia’s biosecurity system.

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We are now the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

This is the place to find Australian Government information about agriculture, fisheries, forestry, biosecurity and trade.

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Agriculture and land

Building stronger and more sustainable agriculture, fisheries, forestry and land care.

Biosecurity and trade

Lowering biosecurity risks to Australia, and assisting industry to accelerate growth towards a $100 billion agricultural sector by 2030.

Science & research

Science and research

Understanding research and collecting data to support informed decisions and policies.

Fisheries

Fisheries

Working together to manage Australia's fisheries now and into the future.

Forestry

Forestry

Shaping a strong industry focused on sustainable use of our forests.

About us

About

We enhance our agricultural industries and trade, and manage the threat of biosecurity risks to Australia.

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News and Media

  • Statement
  • Fisheries
3 November 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, together with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), have published the National Carp Control Plan (NCCP).
  • Media release
  • Animals
3 November 2022
On One Health Day 2022 Australia’s Three Chiefs are highlighting the importance of working together to address environmental changes contributing to disease threats affecting human, animal, plant and…
  • News
  • Food
2 November 2022
To further shape science-based international food standards that help protect consumers and support trade, we are partnering with New Zealand and the United States to deliver a two-day South West…