On Monday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his new ministry.
Julie Collins has been reappointed Minister for Agriculture, and Senator for Queensland Murray Watt replaces Tanya Plibersek as Minister for Water and the Environment.
South Australian MP Amanda Rishworth replaces Watt as the new Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, while Anika Wells replaces Michelle Rowland as Communications Minister.
Meanwhile, Tim Ayers was promoted to the portfolio of Science, Industry and Innovation.
NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin said as the new cabinet took office, the state’s peak farm body stood ready and willing to work with the new ministry to deliver real change for farmers and their communities.
“This new cabinet marks the start of a new era where the right calls must be made for our future – and that means real action that keeps our farmers farming,” Mr Martin said.
“Whether it’s boosting our biosecurity, upgrading our mobile coverage, ending water buybacks, or building up our agricultural workforce, there’s much to be done to keep our farmers feeding the nation, and our Ministers will be key to making that all happen.
“We stand here ready to help them make that change, deliver that reform and build the bush back better than it’s ever been before.”
Mr Martin said the work of those ministers continuing in their portfolios was also to be acknowledged.
“We’re pleased to see Minister Collins continue as Minister for Agriculture, and we look forward to continuing our constructive work with her well into the future,” Mr Martin said.
“As new faces step into the cabinet and others continue with their important efforts, we’re keen to get boots on the ground and engage with our new government on what matters for our farmers, so we can secure a bright new era for our sector.
“Farmers are feeding the nation, clothing the nation, and now providing the energy in the landscape for the nation – so the importance of the future of farmers cannot be underestimated.”
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