NSW Farmers says the Albanese Government reshuffle presents a fresh opportunity for a practical and commonsense approach to the agricultural industry.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Tasmanian MP Julie Collins would replace Murray Watt as Agriculture Minister, adding to her existing portfolio of Small Business, with Minister Watt now appointed Employment and Workplace Relations Minister amid a pre-election reshuffle prompted by the retirement of Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney and Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor.
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says while the incoming Federal Agriculture Minister had a big task ahead of her, the portfolio was also a unique opportunity to drive positive change within the sector to keep farmers farming.
Mr Martin says as Ms Collins takes the reins of the nation’s Agriculture portfolio, NSW Farmers looked forward to engaging with the Minister on key priorities for the sector as soon as possible.
