Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Australian Animal Welfare Strategy
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
The Government will provide $6.0 million over five years (including $0.3 million in 2004-05) to promote the welfare of animals in Australia. The strategy will focus on developing animal welfare standards and practices and ensuring their adoption by the community.
This measure was announced on 30 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Quarantine and Border Protection.
Australian HomeGrown Campaign
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | - | - | - | - |
The Government will contribute $4.0 million over three years (including $1.0 million in 2004-05) to the Australian HomeGrown Campaign. The funding will be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis with industry and will promote 100 per cent Australian-grown produce in the domestic retail sector, using media and in-store advertising and food product labeling.
This measure will be funded through a reprioritisation of funding from the Agriculture — Advancing Australia: FarmBis programme.
Further information can be found in the press release of 7 October 2004 issued by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Australian Seafood Industry Council
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $0.4 million over five years (including $50,000 in 2004-05) to the Australian Seafood Industry Council (ASIC), Australia’s peak fishing industry representative body. This funding will support ASIC to represent industry and to liaise with the Government on commercial fishing issues such as resource sharing.
The cost of this measure will be met from existing resources for the Fisheries Resources Research Fund in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry portfolio.
Further information can be found in the press release of 7 October 2004 issued by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Biosecurity risk analysis and research — centre of excellence
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | - |
The Government will provide $6.0 million over four years (including $0.5 million in 2004-05) for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Risk Analysis. The centre will develop biosecurity risk analysis techniques, including cultivating Australia’s expertise in import risk assessment.
This measure was announced on 30 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Quarantine and Border Protection.
Defeating the weed menace
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 10.0 | 12.0 | 8.0 | - |
The Government will provide $40.0 million over four years (including $2.0 million in 2004-05) to help eradicate Australia’s most threatening and invasive weeds through research, biological control and increased community awareness.
Funding of $8.0 million over two years will be absorbed from within the existing resourcing of the Natural Heritage Trust.
Matching contributions will be sought from the states and territories. Land holders who benefit from the control and eradication of weeds on their properties will also be expected to make a contribution.
This measure was announced on 13 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Sustaining Our Farm Lands.
Food processing in regional Australia
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 4.5 | 4.5 | 2.7 | - |
The Government will provide $12.0 million over four years (including $0.3 million in 2004-05) for grants to assist farm businesses to coordinate their marketing arrangements on a regional or commodity basis. Better coordination between processors, the finance sector and potential customers should assist the growth of Australia’s food industry. Grants will be offered on a competitive, merit-based basis for eligible projects. Grant recipients will be required to match grants on a dollar for dollar basis.
This measure was announced on 23 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Investing in Our Farming Future.
Industry Partnerships Programme
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
The Government will provide $15.0 million over three years to expand activities under the Industry Partnerships Programme and allow m ore industries to access assistance. The initiative will involve industry and government working together in the rural sector to share information on future challenges, market opportunities, training and leadership needs.
This measure was announced on 23 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Investing in Our Farming Future.
International Food and Agriculture Service — exporting Australian agriculture to emerging markets
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $9.7 million over four years to establish the International Food and Agriculture Service within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The Service will coordinate the Australian Government’s market access services more effectively and enhance access for Australian agriculture to key markets in Asia.
The cost of this measure will be met from existing resources for the National Landcare Programme in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry portfolio.
This measure was announced on 23 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Investing in Our Farming Future.
National Livestock Identification System
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
The Government will provide $20.0 million over four years (including $5.0 million in 2004-05) to assist the Australian livestock industry to implement the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database. NLIS is a national identification and tracking system covering all livestock, and will be used to address increasing consumer and market demands regarding the safety and integrity of Australian livestock and livestock products.
This measure was announced on 30 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Quarantine and Border Protection.
RecFish Australia — additional funding
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - |
The Government will provide $0.4 million over four years (including $0.1 million in 2004-05) to support the work of RecFish Australia, the peak national representative body for Australia’s sporting and recreational fishers. This funding will allow RecFish to encourage its members to adopt sustainable recreational fishing practices that better protect coastal and river environments.
This measure was announced on 21 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Supporting North Queensland.
Recreational Fishing Community Grants Programme
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
The Government will provide $15.0 million over three years to establish a community grants programme promoting sustainable recreational fishing. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to community groups for local initiatives, including infrastructure improvements to artificial reefs, restocking fish in inland waterways, protection of the environment at the water’s edge, establishing volunteer marine rescue groups, and community education projects to raise recreational fishing awareness.
This measure was announced on 21 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Supporting North Queensland.