About us

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries was formed in August 2024 to enable agricultural producers to grow their business and the industry.

The department also underpins our reputation as a supplier of safe and quality agricultural produce through scientific research, strong biosecurity practices and compliance of animal welfare legislation.

Recreational fishing is synonymous with a great Territory lifestyle, and the team works with Aboriginal ranger groups, commercial fishers and the community, to ensure sustainable fishery resources through appropriate fishery management and regulation.

The formation of the new department was designed with clear objectives in mind:

• aligning public sector structures with government’s top priorities: reduce crime, rebuild the economy, and restore our unique Territory lifestyle
• building a stronger, more specialised public service with technical expertise in smaller departments
• Empowering quicker and informed decisions, made closer to the ground, with structures that enable the public service to be agile and responsive.

Chief executive officer

Mr Andrew Kirkman

Our ministers

Hon Gerard Maley, MLA

• Deputy Chief Minister
• Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries
• Minister for Recreational Fishing

Our annual reports

View annual reports for the department prior to it being established.

Our customer service charter

View the department's customer service charter.

Customer service charter PDF (152.1 KB)
Customer service charter DOCX (61.6 KB)

Access to information

View the department’s statement of information.

Careers

It’s an exciting time to join us. Find out more about our career opportunities.