Largest ADF in 25 years

More Australians are choosing to join and stay in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as the Albanese Government continues its record investments to put Defence recruitment and retention back on track. 

In the 2025-26 financial year, the ADF grew to its largest size in a quarter of a century, meaning:

  • The ADF enlisted more than 8,100 personnel, the highest intake in 16 years
  • The full time and permanent workforce now exceeds 64,000 personnel, making it the largest it has been in 25 years 
  • The separation rate – or number of people choosing to leave the ADF – was 7.4%, down even further from last year’s 7.9%, and the lowest it has been in 15 years

Recruitment growth has been recorded across all three Services, with the Navy achieving its highest intake in 16 years, Army its highest intake in 12 years and Air Force its highest intake in 24 years.

Since 2022, the Albanese Government has invested over $1 billion to grow the Defence workforce after inheriting declining recruitment and retention rates. These investments are continuing to deliver results.   

The Continuation Bonus and its subsequent extension have been implemented, in addition to improved processes to enable faster recruitment by identifying skill gaps and addressing them quickly, improvements to Defence Benefits and Conditions of Service to help retain the skilled workforce, and a widening of eligibility criteria so that more people can join the ADF have contributed to the growth of the ADF. 

As at 1 July 2026, there are more than 61,000 permanent members of the ADF alongside more than 900 Gap Year participants and almost 1,500 full-time Reservists. Together these numbers represent an increase of more than 3,000 full time personnel since last year, taking the total ADF headcount to more than 64,000. 

Australians continue to put their hands up to serve, with Defence receiving almost 74,000 applications in the 2025-26 financial year. Navy and Air Force both recorded year-on-year growth in applications.

The ADF is on track to meet the Albanese Government’s target of 69,000 permanent Average Funded Strength by the early 2030s – a key workforce objective reaffirmed in the 2026 National Defence Strategy, which provides a credible and budgeted pathway to grow the Defence workforce. 

While more work remains, these results highlight significant progress in attracting and retaining the skilled workforce required to build the future Defence Force.

The ADF recruits to over 300 roles, available to discover online at: www.adfcareers.gov.au 

Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles MP:

“Over the last year more sailors, soldiers, aviators, and cyber and space operators joined the Australian Defence Force than in the last 16 years. 

“The men and women who wear our nation’s uniform go to work every day to keep Australians safe. That is why the Albanese Government is focused on recruiting, retaining and skilling the workforce we need.

“We’ve already made significant progress, but we will continue to reform recruitment processes and retention initiatives over the long-term.”

Minister for Defence Personnel, Matt Keogh MP:

“Our most important Defence capability is our people, who serve our nation, striving to achieve the Defence mission, every day. 

“Thanks to the Albanese Government’s interventions, the Defence workforce is growing, with more people putting their hand up to serve, and more personnel choosing to stick around for longer. 

“In 2026 a career in the ADF can mean almost anything, with more than 300 roles to choose from. It’s fantastic to see more Australians coming forward to serve in such dynamic and rewarding careers.

Albanese Government Refuses to Commit to a Moratorium on Data Centres amid call for Global Slow Down on AI

Leading tech CEOs Dario Amodei, Elon Musk and Sam Altman have called for urgent action to slow down the arms race on AI, citing a threat to humanity.

In Question Time today, Senator Hanson-Young asked if the Government would commit to a moratorium on data centre approval and construction or to making upcoming legislation on data centres retrospective. Senator Wong, representing the Prime Minister, failed to answer the question.

Full exchange available here.

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens environment and communications spokesperson:

“When the three leading CEOs of AI companies are telling you there’s a problem with the hyper speed of AI, its time for governments to listen.

“Instead, the Albanese Government seems determined to roll out the welcome mat for the construction of dozens and dozens of data centres across Australia.

“New York and Texas have imposed moratoriums on the building of new data centres following fierce backlash from local communities. It’s time for Australia to follow suit.

“With American communities strongly rejecting data centres, Australia is becoming a destination of choice for AI companies because of our lack of regulation.

“Right now, it’s the wild west for cowboy data centre operators, there are no rules. We need to take a pause while we get the settings right.

“The Government has rightly acknowledged the need for a regulatory framework but while they are dragging their feet to bring a bill to the parliament, data centres are popping up all over the country.

“This extractive industry is already taking our energy and water and giving little back to the Australian community.

“Unless we have a moratorium or a commitment that the future laws will be retrospective, it’s a green light to the industry to get in quick and build, build, build before the rules are put in place.”

Greens unite with industry on need for federal packaging reform

Industry, the recycling sector, environmental groups and the Australian Greens are today uniting in calls for a mandatory federal extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, ahead of a meeting of federal, state and territory environment ministers this Friday.

The Labor Government has previously committed to reforming Australia’s packaging system through an EPR scheme that would make producers responsible for the end-of-life impacts of the packaging they put into the market, but has since walked back that commitment.

Representatives from industry, the recycling sector, environmental groups, the Greens and crossbench are calling on Labor to deliver a mandatory national scheme that puts responsibility where it belongs: on the companies that design, produce and profit from packaging.

Australia’s existing voluntary approach has comprehensively failed. The National Packaging Targets were supposed to deliver 100 per cent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging and 70 per cent plastic packaging recycling by 2025. We are nowhere near those targets. 

The Greens have previously introduced legislation that would establish a national EPR scheme for packaging and make Australia’s National Packaging Targets mandatory and legally binding.

Australian Greens spokesperson for Waste and Recycling, Senator Steph Hodgins-May, said there was now broad agreement that Australia’s voluntary approach was not working: 

“We don’t always see eye to eye on everything, but industry, environmental groups and the Greens are united on this. Australia needs a mandatory federal packaging scheme.

“The environmental ministers’ meeting is a chance for federal Labor to stop kicking this can down the road and finally make the companies producing the waste responsible for fixing it.

“We’ve spent years setting voluntary targets, and we’ve fallen embarrassingly short. The voluntary approach has failed, and Australia is leading the world in plastic waste for all the wrong reasons.” 

“Industry, environmental groups and the crossbench are calling for mandatory action and the certainty that comes with a nationally regulated scheme, so there are no more excuses for delay. 

“Plastic waste is clogging our environment and our landfills, and it is now even turning up in our bodies. Labor cannot keep pretending this is a problem to be fixed with a patchwork of separate regulations. 

“Successive governments have put the burden on households and councils while the companies producing and profiting from packaging walk away from the mess.

“If you make the packaging, you should be responsible for what happens to it.

“Labor’s cost-of-living excuse doesn’t stack up. Australians are already paying for this broken system through their council rates and waste charges. Making producers responsible would mean less of the cost is dumped on households and councils.

“Labor’s own consultation found 65 per cent support for mandatory extended producer responsibility. The evidence is overwhelming but what’s missing is political will.

“Industry wants certainty. Environmental groups want action. Australians want less waste and a recycling system that actually works.

“We’re ready to work with Labor to get it done this term.” 

Greens push for guaranteed public housing and community facilities in Thoroughbred Park development

Today, ACT Greens Leader Jo Clay will be introducing a motion in the Legislative Assembly demanding the ACT Labor Government commit to a fixed public housing target and guaranteed community infrastructure, as planning proceeds for the Thoroughbred Park precinct.

The precinct is expected to deliver 6,200 homes and house up to 16,400 people – one of the biggest urban redevelopments in Canberra’s history.

“There are over 3,600 Canberrans stuck on the public housing waitlist right now. As Canberra grows, Thoroughbred Park is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for government to lock in the public homes into a major infill development from day one, helping ensure more Canberrans can afford to live in the city they call home.

“If you’re building a suburb for 16,000 people, you need to build the public housing, parks, playgrounds and community spaces at the same time – not as an afterthought once developers have already banked their profits and moved on.

“And with many schools in the area already sitting above 90 per cent capacity, it would be incredibly poor planning to not set aside land for new schools today,” said Ms Clay.

Ms Clay’s motion will call on the Assembly to:

  • Require developers to provide 10 per cent of homes in Thoroughbred Park precinct as rent-fixed public housing, plus additional community housing, salt-and-peppered throughout the precinct;
  • Require developers to provide playgrounds, parks and community infrastructure as part of the development; and
  • Ensure planning for the precinct sets aside land and accounts for future primary and high school capacity to support additional housing development in the inner north.

  1. The motion is expected to be tabled in the Assembly after 2 pm today, Tuesday 15 September 2026.
  2. 2026 enrolment data shows many schools near the precinct are approaching capacity:
     
  • Lyneham High: 93%
  • O-Connor Co-op: 93%
  • Dickson College: 90%
  • Lyneham Primary: 90%
  • Majura Primary: 84%
  • North Ainslie Primary: 78%
  • Ainslie Primary: 77%

Greens to push for Mandatory Domestic Roaming, Automatic Compensation for Consumers and Enforceable Reliability Standards to Telcos

Following the recent telecommunications outages that have caused major disruptions across Australia the Greens will push to make domestic roaming mandatory for all Australian telcos. 

This week in the Senate, the Greens will move amendments to the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligations Bill 2026 to 

  • Mandate domestic roaming for Australian phone users in the event of a network outage
  • Introduce strong performance and reliability standards for all telcos
  • Set up an automatic compensation scheme for consumers in the event of a network outage

Greens Communications Spokesperson and Chair of the senate inquire into Triple 0 outages Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said:

“The era of self regulation in the telecommunications industry must come to an end. All three of the big telcos in Australia have let their customers and the Australian public down. It’s time for accountability.

“This week in the parliament, the Greens will move amendments that put in place stronger accountability for telcos and more choice and support for consumers.

“Mobile phone companies have had long enough to sort out roaming arrangements on their own and they have failed to do it. It’s time for the Government to step in and mandate it. This is such a common sense reform, it works overseas, it can work in Australia.

“Putting enforceable reliability standards into law is well overdue. Access to mobile phones and the internet is an essential in modern life. People rely on it to do everything from getting to work to paying the bills or calling their mum. Telecommunications is an essential service and it should be regulated like one. 

“Just last week Optus customers have once again been left without the essential service they rely upon every day. This is exactly why we can no longer continue to let these big Telcos mark their own homework.

“We have seen the life or death consequences of network outages, especially when it impacts Triple 0. It’s time for the parliament to act. We cannot pass the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligations bill without significant steps forward to improve telecommunications regulation, and ultimately public safety.

“The Greens are willing to work with the Government on these reforms. This is not a partisan political issue. It is a matter of putting the interests of the Australian people above the profits of the big telcos.”

City of Newcastle rolling out active transport improvements in Jesmond

Construction of almost one kilometre of shared pathway is about to begin in Jesmond to help make it easier to walk and ride safely in the suburb.

The work is part of City of Newcastle’s $2.6 million Jesmond Cycleway project, which will also include the installation of two new bridges across Dark Creek, more trees, fresh landscaping and new lighting to enhance visibility.

The new pathway will run along the western side of Blue Gum Road and eventually over Dark Creek, passing through Heaton Park and MacClure Reserve.

Chair of City of Newcastle’s Liveable Cities Strategic Advisory Committee, Councillor Joel Pringle, said the project will create a safer off-road route that connects key destinations and improve green spaces.

“Jesmond is a key area for active transport, connecting destinations such as the University of Newcastle, Wallsend, Jesmond Park and the shopping centre,” Cr Pringle said.

“Jesmond’s population has grown by 13% since 2021 and features a large proportion of young families, renters and young adults who tend to use public transport and bikes at higher rates than other suburbs.

“As part of our review of Newcastle 2040, our Community Strategic Plan, residents told us they want safe, active and linked movement across the city, including accessible, connected cycleways and pedestrian networks.

“This project will fill an important gap in the cycleway network and give people in the region more opportunities to leave their car at home and choose active transport.”

The Jesmond Cycleway project is being delivered in stages and is expected to be completed in late 2027.

The Jesmond Cycleway project is being delivered by City of Newcastle supported by a $2 million grant through the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active funding program.

Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery said she’s very pleased the NSW Government has provided City of Newcastle $2 million for the upgrading of Jesmond shared pathways.

“Linking nearby Wallsend with Heaton Park, Jesmond Central Shops and the Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre, as well as the nearby University of Newcastle Callaghan campus, this shared pathway will provide additional amenity for walkers, cyclists and other active transport users,” Ms Hornery said.

Work kicked off earlier this year with the construction of a new shared path on the eastern side of Blue Gum Road, a raised shared path crossing near the corner of Heaton Park. The work also included road resurfacing, new signage and fresh line marking on Blue Gum Road.

City of Newcastle’s Executive Manager of Transport and Regulation Ryan Tranter said the project will enable more people to comfortably walk and ride.

“The shared pathway will be more than 900m long and three metres wide, providing plenty of room for a range of users of different abilities,” Mr Tranter said.

“We want to encourage walking and riding as everyday travel options, delivering connections that enable everyone to move freely in their community.

“Throughout construction there will be temporary changes for motorists and pedestrians around the work zone, with traffic controls in place to keep everyone safe.

“A handful of trees will need to be removed to accommodate the new shared pathway, but we’ll be replacing them with 22 new trees within the project area to provide more shade.”

For more information visit the project page on the City of Newcastle website.

For more information about the Get NSW Active Program, visit https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/get-nsw-active

All Australians deserve a fair share of the GST

Business and community leaders from across New South Wales have joined the Minns Labor Government in calling for an overhaul of the broken and unfair GST distribution system.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will take their message to the Commonwealth Productivity Commission today, when he tells a public hearing that every Australian deserves a fair share of the GST.

An Australian living and working in Coogee in Sydney should receive the same government support as an Australian living and working in Coogee in Perth.

The independent Productivity Commission has exposed the current GST distribution arrangement as an expensive failure.

Its landmark report has prompted NSW unions and business, welfare organisations and property developers, city and country mayors to come together to demand a fairer way forward.

As drivers of the nation’s largest state economy, accounting for approximately a third of Australia’s economic output, they are united in calling for a carve-up that’s transparent and equitable.

The action includes advertisements in major newspapers calling for change, and directing readers to a NSW Government web page.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said:

“All Australians have an equal claim on essential services – but the GST system has not been based on this principle for eight years now.

“That’s why so many groups are coming together to support reform in newspaper ads today: unions and business, welfare organisations and property developers, city and country mayors.

“A cause that can unite this much support is hard to ignore.”

Minister for Finance Courtney Houssos said:

“We joined this broad coalition in advocating for the interest of the people of NSW. Until we get a fair and reliable share of our GST, further productivity reforms to our state’s revenue sources are unlikely.”

Access all areas: Macquarie Fields station opens footbridge and lifts

More than ten thousand weekly commuters will benefit from significant improvements to Macquarie Fields station, including a new footbridge, two new lifts, and increased canopy coverage to the platforms.

Originally built in 1888 Macquarie Fields station last received significant upgrades in the 1970s. For the past five decades, passengers needed to climb up to 92 stairs, or 78 stairs and a steep ramp, to access the platforms.

For some passengers using mobility scooters or similar aids it was easier to travel to other stations, such as Ingleburn or Glenfield Stations, to catch a train with access lifts. A 23-metre-long passenger footbridge, connected by lifts and the pedestrian overbridge will now make daily travel easier for people using mobility scooters, prams, luggage, wheelchairs or other mobility limitations.

The Macquarie Fields station upgrade was delivered ahead of schedule and has delivered tangible benefits, improving everyday commutes, enabling local residents to better access and use their local train station.

Commuters will find it easier to access transport options, thanks to an upgraded station forecourt and greater pedestrian connections, as well as five accessible parking spaces, eight additional bike parking spaces and a relocated bus stop on Railway Parade.

Upgrades to Macquarie Fields Station include:

  • Two new lifts
  • A new passenger footbridge
  • Upgraded station forecourt, including new ramp and stairs to Platform 2
  • Improved Boarding Assistance Zones on both platforms with canopy coverage, with a new dedicated Boarding Assistance Zone waiting area on Platform 2
  • Accessible parking spaces, kiss and ride spaces and one longer accessible community bus bay to accommodate accessible community transport vehicles
  • A new pedestrian crossing across Railway Parade to the station entrance
  • Safety and security improvements at the station and surrounding precinct
  • Bus stop relocation on Railway Parade
  • Eight new bicycle spaces at the station access from Railway Parade

Compliance with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport was one of the Minns Government’s early commitments and this shows that we are continuing to deliver on that commitment.

An additional $200 million allocated to the Safe Accessible Transport program in the 2026–27 NSW Budget will accelerate accessibility upgrades at several stations, bringing the Government’s total investment in the program to more than $1 billion since the 2023–24 Budget.

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to accelerate maintenance work to strengthen reliability and safety across the Sydney Trains network, with a record $2.1 billion investment in the 2026-27 Budget.

Further improvements are on the way, with precinct work to be delivered in the coming months.  For more information visit the project website.

Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said:

“This much-needed upgrade will make it easier for locals to catch a train and move around the city, particularly the elderly, young families with prams, and people with a disability.

“Whether it’s public transport infrastructure, schools, or hospitals, the Minns Labor Government is working to ensure everyone in Western Sydney has access to the essential services they need.”

Minister for Transport John Graham said:

“This project helps modernise the rail network, delivering improved access, safety and amenities for all passengers.

“These improvements reflect the needs of this diverse community - including young families, carers, people with disability, older residents, and those travelling with luggage. 

“I would like to thank the 600 workers who worked so hard to deliver this important community project ahead of schedule.

“The former government neglected these stations and the people with mobility support and disability needs. We are focused on improving their amenity and securing the role they play in the communities they serve, that’s why we’ve invested $1 billion in critical station upgrades like this.”

Member for Macquarie Fields, Anoulack Chanthivong said:

“The upgrade removes long-standing accessibility barriers for the Macquarie Fields community. It improves safety and convenience, and better integrates the station into the local transport network.

 “This is especially important for people with disability, older passengers, parents with prams, and anyone who may face mobility challenges. 

“Previously, the city-bound Platform 1 could only be reached by stairs, while Platform 2 was accessible via stairs and a steep ramp, making the station inaccessible for people with limited mobility.”

“This upgrade represents a significant investment in the local Macquarie Fields area and will provide lasting benefits for the community for years to come.

“It is a major win for our community, and I thank the community for its advocacy over many years to make the station accessible for all.”

Donna Palmer, Macquarie Fields resident said:

“I regularly use a mobility scooter and wheelchair. I used to have no choice but to travel to Ingleburn or Glenfield Stations to catch a train to access lifts.

“The station upgrade is a game changer for me and so many others in Macquarie Fields. Our community is grateful to Anoulack and the Minns Government for delivering on its commitment. It’s a great outcome for everyone.”

NSW leads the nation on accessible government information

Essential government information is now easier to understand as the Minns Labor Government delivers on its Easy Read election commitment – with NSW taking out national awards for information accessibility.

Government communication can be complicated, but Easy Read cuts through the complexity with simplified language, large font sizes and images.

This can be particularly useful for the more than 150,000 people with intellectual disability in NSW, but it also benefits people with low literacy and those whose first language is not English.

Easy Read resources on the NSW Government website cover important topics like emergency services, fines and fees, housing, transport, and more. The Minns Labor Government has been working with the Council for Intellectual Disability and other stakeholders to collaborate and deliver on its commitment to inclusive government information.

NSW’s pioneering approach has been recognised at the Australian Access Awards. Last year, the NSW Government won ‘Website of the Year’ and ‘Government Website of the Year’, and the coveted ‘Accessibility Initiative of the Year’ award was taken out by the Department of Communities and Justice’s Accessibility Studio located in Parramatta.

The Accessibility Studio is designed to test communication and address accessibility barriers before government services are launched. Staff use new technology and specialists to check ease of access for people with low vision, low English proficiency, and other accessibility needs.

The Minns Labor Government has committed to ongoing expansion of information available in Easy Read through the State’s new four-year Disability Inclusion Plan.

Making digital services accessible, inclusive and connected for everyone in NSW is also a key outcome of the NSW Digital Strategy.

See the Easy Read section on the NSW Government website.

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib said:

“Digital inclusion is about more than just making sure people have internet access – it’s about making sure nobody is left behind while we all navigate an increasingly digital world.

“Essential government information should be accessible for everyone. Easy Read is about making sure more people can understand the services, support and opportunities available to them.

“People across NSW can now more easily understand how to access information which can help them with things like going to hospital or applying for TAFE, as well as how to make informed decisions in their everyday life whether it be catching a bus or responding to a fine.”

Minister for Disability Inclusion Kate Washington said:

“Government information can be difficult to understand, particularly for people with intellectual disability and low literacy. Our suite of Easy Read documents simplifies information so it’s more accessible.

“Before the last election we promised that we would make essential government information easier to understand – the Minns Labor Government is delivering on that promise.

“This is just the beginning, we will continue to make NSW Government services and information more accessible because it will make our state fairer and stronger.”

Department of Communities and Justice Secretary Michael Tidball said:

“DCJ is committed to making its information and services accessible to everyone and Easy Read is a key part of that.

“In addition to the central Easy Read Hub on the NSW Government website, DCJ has its own Easy Read Hub where people can search by topic: from information on courts, your rights and law to support for families, health and housing.

“We’re also proud to have created the award-winning DCJ Accessibility Studio, where staff can get help from in-house experts to test and ensure their content is accessible for the public.”

Council for Intellectual Disability CEO Heath Dickens said:

“Easy Read makes information accessible to everyone. It removes unnecessary barriers so people can understand, engage and make informed decisions. When information is clear, people with intellectual disability are included and heard.

“CID has worked closely with the Department of Communities and Justice and other NSW Government agencies to ensure people with intellectual disability can access and understand important information. We acknowledge and are encouraged by the work the NSW Government is doing to build foundations for a more inclusive community.

“While there is still more to do, we look forward to continuing to work together to build on this progress.”

NSW government to double length of aquaculture leases – driving regional growth

The Minns Labor Government is strengthening the state’s aquaculture industry with reforms that will boost investment, increase productivity and support jobs across regional communities.

Under proposed amendments to the Fisheries Management Act 1994 before the NSW Parliament, aquaculture lease terms will double from 15 to 30 years, giving businesses greater certainty to invest, innovate and plan for the long term.

These proposed changes will benefit 235 oyster aquaculture businesses, operating 2,421 aquaculture leases in 18 Local Government Areas along the NSW coast with the most leases in Mid North Coast, then Bega, Eurobodalla, Port Stephens, Port Macquarie, Central Coast and Shoalhaven.

The Minns Government’s proposed changes respond to long-standing calls from industry to deliver this reform so they can better engage with financial institutions and secure investment for operational expansions and enhancements that then lead to more productivity, jobs and local economic benefits.

The shorter-term leases have historically proven to be an impediment to accessing financial investment and have constrained growth.

These changes are a smart and practical solution to removing barriers for achieving the joint industry and NSW Government Aquaculture Vision that has set out to double the aquaculture sector’s farm gate value to $300 million by 2030. Extending the length of leases to 30 years will better align with the lifespan of modern aquaculture infrastructure.

The reforms are another demonstration of the Government’s work to provide more opportunities for growth and advancement in regional NSW.

The Bill before Parliament will also introduce stronger penalties to deter the theft of aquaculture stock and infrastructure, which is an ongoing issue impacting operators and undermining legitimate businesses.

Maximum penalties will be increased to up to $22,000 for an individual for a first offence, or up to $44,000 for repeat offenders.

These tougher penalties will protect aquaculture farmers from criminal activity, help combat black-market seafood trade and strengthen confidence across the industry.

The amendments form part of a broader package to modernise fisheries legislation, support sustainable resource management and ensure the long-term growth of the seafood industry.

Minister for Agriculture, Regional NSW and Western NSW, Tara Moriarty said:

“These reforms are about backing our aquaculture industry to grow, invest and create jobs in regional NSW.

“Doubling lease terms gives businesses the certainty they need to plan for the future and invest in modern, sustainable operations.

“The former National and Liberal Government brushed this problem for the oyster industry to the side, but our Government is stepping forward to make this happen and I call upon the Coalition to back the Bill.

“It’s imperative that we move quickly to deliver this significant improvement for the industry.

“At the same time, the Bill will deliver stronger penalties to protect hardworking farming families and businesses by targeting those who steal stock or damage infrastructure.

“These proposed changes are another example of the Minns Government’s commitment to building a sustainable aquaculture sector, following the investment of $27 million from the Regional Development Trust into 31 seafood projects.

“We’re building a more stable, competitive aquaculture sector that can continue to thrive and deliver both for regional economies, and food for Australian tables.”