Published: 3 July 2021 Updated: 29 July 2024

FRDC is a statutory corporation within the portfolio of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Julie Collins MP was sworn in as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on 29th July 2024.

The Minister's primary objectives are to shape research and development investments for all Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDCs), with a particular emphasis on the following key areas:

  1. Biosecurity
  2. Climate Change and Sustainability
  3. Trade
  4. First Nations Engagement
  5. Workforce Development

These priorities will guide FRDC's efforts to address critical issues in these sectors.

For more information on the current Ministers visit https://minister.agriculture.gov.au.

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