The coronavirus pandemic has presented major challenges for agriculture. Farmers and industry have grappled with border closures ,serious labour shortages, China and international issues.
It comes after years of droughts and floods, which many farmers are still trying to overcome.
Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and Shadow Minister for Agriculture Julie Collins will deliver their respective parties insights and debate their policies for Australian Farmers and the future of Agriculture . The discussion will be moderated by National Rural Press Club president, Lucy Barbour.
David Littleproud was elected to represent the vast Western Queensland electorate of Maranoa at the 2016 Federal election. He was born and raised in Chinchilla and was educated at Chinchilla State High School and Toowoomba Grammar School.
For two decades prior to entering politics, David worked in agribusiness, living and working in a number of towns across the Maranoa including Miles, Nanango, Charleville, St George, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
In February 2020, David was elected Deputy Leader of the Nationals and appointed Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management. He was first appointed to Cabinet in 2017 and has previously held the Water Resources, Rural Finance and Natural Disaster portfolios.
David has three sons and lives in Clifton, Queensland. He enjoys his footy (league and union) and is also a keen cricketer, having played many seasons for the Inglewood Cricket Club.
Julie Collins was elected as the first female representative for Franklin in 2007.
Julie entered politics because she deeply believes quality education, decent health services and fairness in the workplace should be available to everyone.
Throughout her career in politics, Julie has worked tirelessly to help improve the lives of others.
Julie was a member of Cabinet in the former Labor Government, holding responsibility for senior portfolios. Most recently in Opposition Julie was the Shadow Minister for Ageing and Seniors and Shadow Minister for Women.
Julie is currently the Shadow Minister for Agriculture.
Julie lives on Hobart’s Eastern Shore with her husband Ian and has three children.
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