The Federal Government has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening Australia's wine industry, with reforms designed to improve fairness between grape growers and winemakers.

The 2026–27 New South Wales State Budget has drawn criticism from agricultural and regional organisations, which say it fails to deliver the investment needed to support country communities and grow the state's agricultural sector.

The National Farmers' Federation is urging a Senate inquiry into proposed capital gains tax reforms to ensure Australian farm businesses are not disadvantaged by the changes.

The Federal Government has secured almost 100,000 tonnes of additional urea fertiliser for Australian farmers through its Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility.

The Federal Government says it is continuing to secure more essential fuel and fertiliser to keep Australia moving, with the announcement this week of approximately 31,000 tonnes of additional urea and approximately 50 million litres of additional diesel secured through the Government’s $7.5 billion Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility.

The Federal Government has secured around 90-thousand tonnes of additional agricultural fertiliser for Australian farmers under new Strategic Reserve powers, aimed at protecting supply chains affected by conflict in the Middle East.

The Federal Coalition has unveiled a plan to more than double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves, as concerns grow over the nation’s exposure to global supply disruptions.

The Australian Electoral Commission is encouraging voters in the Farrer electorate to plan ahead for the upcoming by-election, with a focus on reducing unnecessary travel.

The Federal Government has announced changes to streamline fertiliser imports in an effort to improve supply and reduce costs for Australian farmers, while maintaining biosecurity protections.