Annual Report 2016 – 17: Department of …

1 Department of agriculture and FisheriesANNUAL REPORT2016 2017CS6918 09/17 ISSN 2205 8753 (print) ISSN 2205 8761 (online)Contact us Electronic versions of the Annual Report are available on the Department s website at regarding this document are : 13 25 23 (Queensland callers only) (07) 3404 6999 (outside Queensland) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8 am to 5 pm Thursday: 9 am to 5 pmPost: Department of agriculture and Fisheries GPO Box 46 Brisbane Qld 4001 AustraliaInterpreter statement The Queensland Government is committed to providing accessible services to Queenslanders from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have difficulty in understanding the Annual Report , you can contact us on the numbers above and we will arrange an interpreter to effectively communicate the Report to The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is coordinating feedback on agency Annual reports at State of Queensland ( Department of agriculture and Fisheries), Annual Report is licensed by the State of Queensland ( Department of agriculture and Fisheries) under a Creative Commons Attribution (CCBY) International essence, you are free to copy, communicate and adapt this Annual Report , as long as you attribute the work to the State of Queensland ( Department of agriculture and Fisheries).

2 To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creative information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information. iContentsStatement of compliance .. 1 Snapshot of the Department of agriculture and Fisheries .. 2 Message from the Director-General .. 3 The sector we serve .. 5 Outlook .. 7 Our organisation ..8 Our vision ..8 Our purpose ..8 Our strategic direction ..8 Our services ..9 Our leaders ..9 Our performance management framework.

3 12 Our impact and investment framework .. 12 Objective 1: Create the conditions for successful agribusinesses and supply chains which encourage innovation and productivity .. 14 Strategic risks and opportunities .. 14 Key performance indicators .. 14 Cross-government commitments .. 14 Results and work program .. 15 Priorities for 2017 18 .. 24 Objective 2: Assist people in agribusinesses to respond to challenges and protect environmental values .. 25 Strategic risks and opportunities .. 25 Key performance indicators .. 25 Cross-government commitments .. 25 Results and work program .. 26 Priorities for 2017 18 .. 38 Objective 3: Ensure the sustainable management of natural resources to underpin productivity and protect the environment.

4 39 Strategic risks and opportunities .. 39 Key performance indicators .. 39 Cross-government commitments .. 39 Results and work program .. 41 Priorities for 2017 18 .. 54iiDAF an organisation fit for the future .. 55 Our organisational structure .. 55 Corporate governance .. 56 Accountability and risk management ..60 Risk management .. 63 Information management .. 64 People management .. 65 Financial overview ..69 Controlled funds ..70 Administered funds .. 73 Outlook for 2017 18 ..73 Financial statements: 30 June 2017 .. 74 Essential disclosures ..119 Appendix 1: Online reporting ..119 Appendix 2: Related entities .. 120 Appendix 3: Performance statements.

5 121 Appendix 4: Administered legislation .. 124 Appendix 5: Compliance checklist ..125 Acronyms and abbreviations ..127 Glossary .. 128iii1 Department of agriculture and Fisheries: Annual Report 2016 2017 Statement of compliance18 September 2017 The Honourable Bill Byrne MP Minister for agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Economic Development 1 William Street Brisbane Qld 4000 Dear MinisterI am pleased to submit for presentation to Parliament the Annual Report 2016 2017 and financial statements for the Department of agriculture and certify that this Annual Report complies with: the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 the detailed requirements set out in the Annual Report requirements for Queensland Government agencies.

6 A checklist outlining the Annual reporting requirements can be found on page 127 of this Annual Report or accessed at sincerely Dr Elizabeth Woods Director-General Department of agriculture and Fisheries2 Department of agriculture and Fisheries: Annual Report 2016 2017 Snapshot of the Department of agriculture and FisheriesGovernment's objectives for the communityCreating jobs and a diverse economyGross value of agriculture , fisheries and forestry production $ billion $ million provided for government agriculture , fisheries and forestry services 466 audits improved supply chain competitiveness and access to marketsRural exports $ billion 2 trade missions and 19 overseas delegations promoted agricultural trade and investment opportunities > 12 000 plant health certificates issued to provide market access for Queensland commoditiesDelivering quality frontline servicesBiosecurity services 95 exotic and established animal and plant pest and disease incidents effectively managed 7 nationally cost-shared eradication programs led by Biosecurity QueenslandFisheries education and compliance services 92% of units inspected by the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol compliant with fisheries laws 1384

7 Commercial fishing boat licences and 320 commercial harvest fishery licences issued and monitoredPublic enquiries of 77 410 customer enquiries answered at the first point of contact by the Customer Service Centre 7 038 773 web page views 54 477 Facebook and 8878 Twitter followersBuiding safe, caring and connected communitiesDrought and disaster relief 1636 affected producers receive $ million for freight subsidies and emergency water rebates under the Drought Relief Assistance Scheme Agricultural recovery response activated after Tropical Cyclone DebbieAnimal welfare 1379 animal welfare investigations to ensure high standards of animal welfare and support the ethical production of food products 94 registration licences issued for using animals for scientific purposesSafe and ethical food production 80 audits or investigations to ensure the safe use of chemicals in production and reduce contaminant risksProtecting the environmentNative forests Australian standard.

8 Sustainable forest management (AS4708:2013) certification maintainedFish stocks 91% of key Queensland fish stocks assessed have no sustainability concernsLand, water and the Great Barrier Reef 68% of graziers and canegrowers in best management practice programs reported making changes 5119 agricultural chemical user licences issued to ensure environmentally responsible production3 Department of agriculture and Fisheries: Annual Report 2016 2017 Message from the Director-GeneralI am pleased to Report on the progress made in 2016 17 by the Department of agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) in developing a strong agriculture , fisheries and forestry sector one that supports the Queensland Government's objective to create jobs and a diverse economy.

9 The sector is an intrinsic part of Queensland s rural economies, providing and supporting jobs in these government s Advance Queensland strategy aims to provide jobs now and into the future by growing innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting investment and building infrastructure. A significant part of Queensland s current and future competitive advantage lies in the fact that it has a well-established and capable food and fibre sector that strives for continuous improvement through innovation and world-class research and s strategic objectives support the sector s continuous improvement by focusing on creating the conditions for successful agribusiness and supply chains, assisting business to respond to challenges and ensuring the sustainable management of the resources that underpin the sector s productivity while preserving their environmental and social value for all year has seen many of the government s election commitments that we are responsible for delivered or near completion.

10 Two very significant programs reflecting extensive research, expertise and public consultation have now positioned DAF to commence the next financial year with clear plans of action for the first of these is the Queensland sustainable fisheries strategy 2017 2027, which reforms fisheries management to ensure healthy fish stocks and the sustainability of the fisheries resource for the benefit of all Queenslanders. The strategy outlines 33 actions to be delivered across 10 reform areas and sets targets to be achieved by 2020 and 2027. The actions include harvest strategies for each fishery, satellite tracking on all commercial fishing boats, regionally specific fishing rules and more effective use of new feedback from the public on the Green paper on fisheries management reform in Queensland: July 2016 was incorporated into the strategy.