Julie Collins
ALP Federal

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Safe

7.78% Margin

Elected 2007

18 years

Member for Franklin (TAS)

Federal - TAS

Julie was born in Hobart, 1971. She attended Cosgrove High School.

Julie holds a Certificate IV in Business Administration from TAFE Tasmania. She began work as an administrative assistant to the Tasmanian Labor Party in 1987 before working as an assistant to the Minister for Health (Tasmania) in 1990 and then at the Department of Health in 1992. In 1993, she was an administrative officer to the Leader of the Opposition Michael Field. Between 1995 and 1998, she worked as an advisor to Tas...

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Portfolios

  • Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

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First Speech in Parliament

18 February 2008

# Infrastructure Development # Education Access # Women's Representation

  • Personal Background and Values

    • Grew up in a working-class family, faced financial hardships, and was deeply influenced by her supportive grandparents.
    • Values of hard work, compassion, and equality shaped her political motivations and commitment to social justice.

  • Policy Goals and Commitments

    • Advocates for increased funding in health and education, responding to constituents' concerns about underfunding.
    • Plans to support significant infrastructure projects, including the Kingston bypass and water schemes, to improve local communities.

  • Focus on Representation and Equality

    • Highlights the importance of women's representation in politics, noting her role as the first woman to represent Franklin.
    • Committed to ensuring access to quality education for all, believing it should remain a right, not a privilege.

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Scott Bloodworth is Julie Collins' Chief of Staff.

Julie Collins represents the electorate of Franklin (TAS) in the Australian Parliament.

Julie Collins is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

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Media Releases

Strengthening the Australia-Indonesia agricultural relationship

Media Release • 2 August

Environment Agriculture Biosecurity

AI Summary

  • Minister Collins finalises a wheat protocol to maintain Australia's $1.76 billion wheat export access to Indonesia.
  • Bilateral protocol signed for Australian-rendered product exports, valued over $100 million annually.
  • New export pathway for Indonesian mangosteen established alongside biosecurity management.
  • Memorandum of Understanding on biosecurity cooperation signed with Indonesian Quarantine Authority.
  • Bilateral Forestry Working Group re-established with Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry.

Australia and Indonesia fostering closer ties on fisheries

Media Release • 31 July

Agriculture Foreign Affairs and Trade Trade and Investment Fisheries Biosecurity Sustainable Agriculture

AI Summary

  • Julie Collins met with Indonesia's Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries to strengthen fisheries ties.
  • Australia and Indonesia have a complementary fisheries trading relationship and a history of bilateral cooperation.
  • Austrade will support a food and agriculture mission to Indonesia to promote business connections.
  • Both countries are committed to sustainable fisheries and combating illegal fishing practices.

In Parliament

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Trade with the United States of America

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 28 July

AI Summary

  • Focus on the current state of trade between Australia and the USA.
  • Emphasis on key trade agreements and their significance.
  • Discussion includes economic benefits and challenges of the trade relationship.

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Agriculture Industry: Trade

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 24 July

Agriculture Agricultural Industry

AI Summary

  • MPs discussed the impact of trade agreements on the agriculture sector.
  • Concerns were raised about barriers to accessing international markets.
  • Emphasis on the need for strategic planning to enhance export opportunities.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 2 August 2025

A highlight of my visit to Jakarta was seeing Australian produce used in Indonesian cuisine. I joined renowned Indonesian chef Vindex Tengker at Ranch Market, where we cooked a delicious steak with rendang glaze – made with premium Australian beef and accompanied by fresh Australian vegetables. Australian beef is recognised by our friends in Indonesia for its quality, safety and reliability. As Australia and Indonesia continue to strengthen agricultural trade and cooperation, it’s exciting to see more Indonesians gaining access to high-quality Australian products.
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Posted on Facebook • 1 August 2025

Health Health Funding Medicines

✔️ Cutting student debt by 20% ✔️ Protecting your penalty rates ✔️ Reducing the price of PBS scripts to $25 from 2026 A productive first two weeks for team Tassie in Canberra!
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Posted on X • 12 November 2024

Anne is a terrific fighter for Tassie and the NW & West Coast. She is needed to ensure the Albanese Labor Government is re-elected to continue supporting the people of Braddon.
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Posted on X • 26 October 2024

Wishing @StevenJMiles @QLDLabor and the volunteers all the very best today. If you’re a Queenslander vote Labor for cost of living support and against the Liberal cuts.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 30 July 2025

Foreign Affairs and Trade Trade and Investment

In Indonesia to help further strengthen our important agricultural trade relationship. Indonesia is Australia’s 5th largest agricultural export market, with two-way trade valued at $5.5 billion in 2023-24. The Albanese Labor Government continues to back the live cattle trade- which is not only important to Australia, but vital for Indonesia’s food security.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 24 July 2025

Agriculture

It was great to open the AgriFutures Australia Australia Morning Tea at Parliament House this week. It brought together emerging young leaders in agriculture, Rural Women’s Award Finalists and representatives from AgriFuture’s emerging industries. It was great to speak to some of the young leaders and hear of the roles they play in agriculture across the country.
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