New Ag & Science ministry

THE new minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Murray Watt, shakes hands with the Governor-General of Australia, David Hurley, after being sworn into Cabinet at Government House on Wednesday. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Spec.com.au

June 03, 2022 | 6:00 PM

THE national peak plant science industry organisation, Plant Science Industry, has welcomed the appointment of the Hon Murray Watt as the new Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry minister.

CropLife Australia also welcomed the Hon Ed Husic as Industry and Science minister, and the Hon Tanya Plibersek as Environment and Water minister; portfolios that are important to the agricultural and science sectors.