State Budget
The State Budget is the means by which the Victorian Government details how it plans to collect and spend public monies for the upcoming year. It outlines departments' service delivery, initiatives and commitments.
2010-11 State Budget
A $26.8 million package for agriculture is provided in the 2010 Victorian Budget, released on 4 May 2010.
This year’s budget will ensure Victorian farmers are well-placed to overcome the risks and capitalise on the opportunities of the future.
Victoria’s primary producers will be able to tap into the results of cutting-edge research to improve their yields and protect them from biosecurity threats and the Victorian Government will be able to better respond to natural disasters.
The Victorian Government will invest in the following DPI-led activities:
- $11.6 million over four years to establish rapid gene sequencing technology at Bundoora and Bendigo to drive innovation, particularly in response to climate change, water scarcity and biological incursion.
- $8.8 million over four years to enhance the Department of Primary Industries’ ability to plan, mobilise and coordinate resources when confronted with natural disasters and emergencies.
- $5.4 million over four years to continue to protect Victoria’s primary producers from the most threatening incursions of weeds and pest animals.
- $1 million to build on the Government’s management of weeds and pests in Victoria’s parks.
The 2010 State Budget builds on previous investments made by the Brumby Labor Government to drive innovation in the agricultural sector.
Refer to the media release from the Minister for Agriculture for more information.
Full details are available on the Victorian Budget website.
Previous State Budgets
More information
The Victorian State Budget Papers and media releases can be found at the Victorian Budget website.
