Australia remained free from H5N1 bird flu until recently. This paper provides an update on the H5N1 situation and an overview of Australian governments' response to the threat. Work is being undertaken to determine whether H5N1 has become established in mainland bird populations and to date it has not spread to poultry.

The attribution of foodborne illness costs to food commodity groups is currently only partially understood for Australia. This report estimates the annual cost of foodborne illness in Australia by food commodities and pathogens. Foodborne disease costs Australia AUD 2.81 billion each year.

This report recommends reviewing funding arrangements and allocations to ensure that the funding is adequate to eradicate red imported fire ants and investigate other models that would improve delivery and transparency in any eradication program.

Following a referral from the Federal Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Murray Watt, in October 2022, the House Standing Committee on Agriculture commenced an inquiry into food security in Australia. This is the final report from the inquiry. The report’s key recommendation is the formulation of a comprehensive National Food Plan, with clear objectives and...

The Northern Territory (NT) government is developing agribusiness in the Territory, with sights set to achieve a $2 billion sector by 2030. The launch of this strategy supports and guides this goal, and provides a clear strategic direction and shared vision with government and industry to increase sustainable agribusiness in the NT.