Julie Collins — Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
At a glance
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| Tracker status |
Current — Agriculture minister from 29 Jul 2024 |
| Export role |
DAFF minister for export certification, fish notices (MAA 2024–20 lobster), China abattoir restoration; public face of Oct & Dec 2024 lobster resumption |
| Electorate |
Franklin (Tas) — +19.4% 2PP; electorate industries include aquaculture & fishing (APH bio) |
| Key outcome (verified) |
Dec 2024: all 10 China meat suspensions lifted; beef/veal to China >$2.2bn (2023–24) (joint release) |
- Succeeded Murray Watt for resumption phase (Watt held agriculture through ban years and announced live sheep 2028 in May 2024).
- Tasmania Left — Huon Agricultural Society on register (horticulture community, not lobster-specific).
Quick facts
- Party / faction: ALP / Left (Tasmania)
- Chamber: House of Representatives since 2007 (Franklin)
- Current portfolios: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (from 29 Jul 2024); was Housing, Small Business, etc.
- Background: Tasmanian; cabinet under Gillard (community services, women, housing); shadow agriculture from 2021
- 2PP: Franklin +19.4%
Export & agriculture role (tracker)
| Issue |
Role |
Period |
Link |
| Live rock lobster → China |
Oct & Dec 2024 ministerial releases; MAA implementation |
Jul 2024– |
Crustacean |
| Red meat establishments → China |
Advocacy for final QLD plants; joint Dec 2024 announcement |
Jul 2024– |
Meat |
| Export diversification |
Cites 169 markets, 70%+ ag exports abroad (2023–24) |
2024– |
Government statistic in releases |
| Live sheep |
Inherits 2028 phase-out legislated under Watt |
Ongoing |
Meat |
Works with: Farrell (access), Wong (diplomacy), state PIRSA/fisheries ministers (Scriven, Jarvis).
Portfolio & career
| Period |
Position |
| 2024– |
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry |
| 2022–2024 |
Housing; Small Business; Homelessness (various) |
| 2013 |
Cabinet (Gillard) — community services, women, housing |
| 2007– |
MP Franklin |
Allies & rivals
| Date |
Event |
Status |
| 2024-12-21 |
Hobart doorstop on lobster restart |
Verified |
| 2024-12-20 |
Joint release: lobster + meat plants |
Verified |
| 2024-10-14 |
Joint release: lobster timetable |
Verified — DAFF |
| 2024-07-29 |
Appointed Agriculture minister |
Verified — succeeded Watt |
| 2025-05 |
Re-elected |
Verified |
Interests register
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