Who is the agriculture minister? Federal and every state
Current agriculture ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the agriculture portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 8 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers agriculture. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Agriculture and Primary Industries ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Julie CollinsALP · Member for Franklin | Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Tara MoriartyALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for AgricultureAlso: Minister for Regional New South Wales; Minister for Western New South Wales | Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000Parliament House | Write |
| Victoria | Michaela SettleALP · Member for Eureka | Minister for AgricultureAlso: Minister for Rural and Regional Development; Minister for Water | 2/3 Peel Street South, Bakery Hill VIC 3350Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Tony PerrettLNP · Member for Gympie | Minister for Primary Industries | PO Box 1144, Gympie QLD 4570Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Jackie JarvisALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for Agriculture and FoodAlso: Minister for Small Business; Minister for Mid West | PO Box 1382, Margaret River WA 6285Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Clare ScrivenALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development | Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000Parliament House | Write |
| Tasmania | Gavin PearceLIB · Member for Braddon | Minister for Primary Industries and WaterAlso: Minister for Veterans' Affairs | 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320Electorate office | Write |
| Northern Territory | Gerard MaleyCLP · Member for Nelson | Minister for Agriculture and FisheriesAlso: Deputy Chief Minister; Minister for Mining and Energy; Minister for Corrections; Minister for Renewables; Minister for Recreational Fishing | PO Box 524, Howard Springs NT 0835Electorate office | Write |
No minister in Australian Capital Territory has agriculture in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for agriculture?
The federal agriculture minister is responsible for biosecurity at the border, agricultural exports and national farm policy. States and territories manage biosecurity within their borders, land management, fisheries in state waters and most farm support programs.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Agriculture and Primary Industries ministers by parliament
Federal agriculture minister
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the federal government is Julie Collins (ALP, Member for Franklin). Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Darren Chester (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
New South Wales agriculture minister
The Minister for Agriculture in New South Wales is Tara Moriarty (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Minister for Regional New South Wales and Minister for Western New South Wales. Write to them at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
In opposition, Brendan Moylan (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Agriculture.
Victoria agriculture minister
The Minister for Agriculture in Victoria is Michaela Settle (ALP, Member for Eureka), who is also Minister for Rural and Regional Development and Minister for Water. Write to them at 2/3 Peel Street South, Bakery Hill VIC 3350.
In opposition, Emma Kealy (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Agriculture. On the crossbench, Sarah Mansfield (GRN) is Spokesperson for Agriculture.
Queensland agriculture minister
The Minister for Primary Industries in Queensland is Tony Perrett (LNP, Member for Gympie). Write to them at PO Box 1144, Gympie QLD 4570.
In opposition, Tom Smith (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Development.
Western Australia agriculture minister
The Minister for Agriculture and Food in Western Australia is Jackie Jarvis (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Minister for Small Business and Minister for Mid West. Write to them at PO Box 1382, Margaret River WA 6285.
In opposition, Lachlan Hunter (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food.
South Australia agriculture minister
The Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development in South Australia is Clare Scriven (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council). Write to them at Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000.
In opposition, Nicola Centofanti (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Tasmania agriculture minister
The Minister for Primary Industries and Water in Tasmania is Gavin Pearce (LIB, Member for Braddon), who is also Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Write to them at 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320.
In opposition, Janie Finlay (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Primary Industries & Aquaculture. On the crossbench, Tabatha Badger (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Primary Industries.
Northern Territory agriculture minister
The Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries in the Northern Territory is Gerard Maley (CLP, Member for Nelson), who is also Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Mining and Energy, Minister for Corrections, Minister for Renewables and Minister for Recreational Fishing. Write to them at PO Box 524, Howard Springs NT 0835.
In opposition, Manuel Brown (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries.
Shadow agriculture ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on agriculture and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Darren ChesterNAT · Member for Gippsland | Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Brendan MoylanNAT · Member for Northern Tablelands | Shadow Minister for AgricultureAlso: Shadow Minister for Prevention of Regional Crime | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Emma KealyNAT · Member for Lowan | Shadow Minister for AgricultureAlso: Shadow Minister for Mental Health | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Tom SmithALP · Member for Bundaberg | Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Rural DevelopmentAlso: Shadow Minister for Manufacturing | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Lachlan HunterNAT · Member for Central Wheatbelt | Shadow Minister for Agriculture and FoodAlso: Shadow Minister for Racing and Gaming; Shadow Minister for Mines, Petroleum and Exploration | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Nicola CentofantiLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Regional DevelopmentAlso: Shadow Minister for Environment and Water | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Janie FinlayALP · Member for Bass | Shadow Minister for Primary Industries & AquacultureAlso: Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Energy & Renewables; Shadow Minister for Water; Shadow Minister for Environment, Parks & Climate Change; Shadow Minister for Innovation, Artificial Intelligence & the Digital Economy | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Manuel BrownALP · Member for Arafura | Shadow Minister for Agriculture and FisheriesAlso: Shadow Minister for Environment; Shadow Minister for Parks and Wildlife; Shadow Minister for Water Resources; Shadow Minister for Recreational Fishing and Hunting; Shadow Minister for Corporate and Digital Development; Shadow Minister for People, Sport and Culture; Shadow Minister for Veterans; Shadow Minister for Volunteers | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Sarah MansfieldGRN · Member for Western Victoria Region | Spokesperson for AgricultureAlso: Spokesperson for Mental Health; Spokesperson for Rural and Regional Communities; Spokesperson for Water; Spokesperson for Local Government; Spokesperson for Health; Spokesperson for Sustainable Cities and Planning | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Tabatha BadgerGRN · Member for Lyons | Greens Spokesperson for Primary IndustriesAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Mining; Greens Spokesperson for National Parks and Public Land; Greens Spokesperson for Police, Fire and Emergency Management; Greens Spokesperson for Prevention of Family Violence; Greens Spokesperson for Science and Information Technology; Greens Spokesperson for Skills and Training; Greens Spokesperson for Small Business; Greens Spokesperson for Tourism and Hospitality; Greens Spokesperson for Water | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Laura NuttallGRN · Member for Brindabella | Spokesperson for Food and AgricultureAlso: Spokesperson for Education, Skills and Training; Spokesperson for Young People; Spokesperson for Women; Spokesperson for Disability; Spokesperson for Sports and Recreation; Spokesperson for LGBTQIA+ Affairs; Spokesperson for Air and Water | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Sam BirrellNAT · Member for Nicholls | Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture | Write |
| FederalGovernment | Anthony ChisholmALP · Senator for Queensland | Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Write |
| FederalOpposition | Tony PasinLIB · Member for Barker | Shadow Minister Assisting for Fisheries and Forestry | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Michael KempNAT · Member for Oxley | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Gaelle BroadNAT · Member for Northern Victoria Region | Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Agriculture | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Katherine CopseyGRN · Member for Southern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for Animal Protection | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Ellen SandellGRN · Member for Melbourne | Spokesperson for Biodiversity, Environment and Forests | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Sean DillonLNP · Member for Gregory | Assistant Minister for Primary Industry Development, Water and Western Queensland | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Bevan EattsNAT · Member for Warren-Blackwood | Shadow Minister for Forestry | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Lisa O'MalleyALP · Member for Bicton | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Fisheries, Forestry, Small Business, Mid West | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Kirrilee WarrNAT · Member for Geraldton | Shadow Minister for Fisheries | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Cassy O'ConnorGRN · Member for Hobart Region | Greens Spokesperson for Animal Rights | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Rosalie WoodruffGRN · Member for Franklin | Greens Spokesperson for Forests | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Jo ClayGRN · Member for Ginninderra | Spokesperson for Animal Welfare | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Julie Collins MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Ms Collins,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
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- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal agriculture minister?+
The Hon Julie Collins MP (ALP) is the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the federal government.
Who is the agriculture minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Tara Moriarty MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Agriculture in New South Wales, and also Minister for Regional New South Wales and Minister for Western New South Wales.
Who is the agriculture minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Michaela Settle MP (ALP) is the Minister for Agriculture in Victoria, and also Minister for Rural and Regional Development and Minister for Water.
Who is the agriculture minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Tony Perrett MP (LNP) is the Minister for Primary Industries in Queensland.
Who is the agriculture minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Agriculture and Food in Western Australia, and also Minister for Small Business and Minister for Mid West.
Who is the agriculture minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Clare Scriven MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development in South Australia.
Who is the agriculture minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Gavin Pearce MP (LIB) is the Minister for Primary Industries and Water in Tasmania, and also Minister for Veterans' Affairs.
Who is the agriculture minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Gerard Maley MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries in the Northern Territory, and also Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Mining and Energy and Minister for Corrections.
Who is the shadow agriculture minister?+
Federally, The Hon Darren Chester MP (NAT) is the Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Oppositions in 8 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering agriculture, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state agriculture minister?+
The federal agriculture minister is responsible for biosecurity at the border, agricultural exports and national farm policy. States and territories manage biosecurity within their borders, land management, fisheries in state waters and most farm support programs.
How do I contact the agriculture minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.