Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia)

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Agency overview
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
Jurisdiction	Commonwealth of Australia
Employees	4200
Agency Executives	Conall O'Connell, Secretary Daryl Quinlivan, Deputy Secretary Cliff Samson, Deputy Secretary Stephen Hunter, Deputy Secretary & Executive Director AQIS
Child Agency	AQIS
Website
www.daff.gov.au

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is an Australian government department. Its role is to increase the profitability, competitiveness and sustainability of Australian agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food industries and enhance the natural resource base to achieve greater national wealth and stronger rural and regional communities. The department runs Biosecurity Australia, an organisation tasked with conducting risk assessments on the import of Flora and Fauna into Australia.

Policies and programs of the department include:

encourage and support the sustainable use and management of Australia’s natural resources
protect the health and safety of our plant and animal industries
enable industries to adapt to the fast-changing international and economic environment
help improved market access and performance for Australia’s agricultural and food sector
encourage and assist industry to adopt new technology and practice, and
assist primary producers and the food industry to develop business and marketing skills, and to be financially self-reliant.