The Hon David Littleproud MP

  • Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management

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Agricultural workforce set for a boost with AgMove extension to help get thousands more workers onto Australian farms

Thousands more Australians and visa holders will be able to receive financial support to relocate for short-term agricultural work after the Morrison Government announced a six-month extension to…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 February 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Stuart Robert MP
  • The Hon David Littleproud MP
  • The Hon Luke Howarth MP

Submissions Invited on Streamlined Pacific Labour Mobility Initiative

COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus the value of our Pacific labour mobility initiatives, the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS), which provide direct and…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 10 June 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon David Littleproud MP
  • Senator the Hon Marise Payne
  • The Hon Stuart Robert MP
  • Senator the Hon Zed Seselja
  • The Hon Alex Hawke MP

More tertiary opportunities for regional students in Maranoa

Maranoa Country Universities Centre (CUC) officially opened its doors today, providing more opportunities for local students to access tertiary education and training closer to home.  

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 8 June 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Michael McCormack MP
  • The Hon David Littleproud MP
  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP

Morrison Government delivers new AgMove support to help boost harvest workforce

The Government has announced a change to its measures aimed at getting workers into jobs on Australian farms. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 5 May 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Stuart Robert MP
  • The Hon David Littleproud MP

Australian Government Assistance Extended for NSW Storms and Floods

Australian Government support payments activated for 18 additional local government areas across NSW. Quickest and easiest way to claim is to call 180 22 66. Phone line is…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 21 March 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon David Littleproud MP
  • The Hon Stuart Robert MP
  • Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash

Agriculture students to become job-ready graduates

Australians who start an agriculture degree next year will pay significantly less for their education and graduate into a profession with strong employment prospects.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 20 November 2020

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dan Tehan MP
  • The Hon David Littleproud MP

Vital support for Australian Farmers

The Australian Government is committed to ensuring Australia’s agriculture sector has access to the labour force it needs.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 9 October 2020

Ministers:

  • The Hon David Littleproud MP
  • Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP

Joint media release: Seasonal and Pacific Worker pilot programme to be trialled in the Top End

Targeted trial to help meet labour needs of Northern Territory mango growers. The NT relies on seasonal workers and Working Holiday Makers more than any other food growing region.…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 4 August 2020

Ministers:

  • The Hon David Littleproud MP
  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
  • Senator Dr Sam McMahon

Securing workers for Australian Farmers

More regional areas across Australia will benefit from the expansion of Harvest Trail Services into all major horticulture regions across the country.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 1 July 2020

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
  • The Hon David Littleproud MP