Liberal and Nationals Government to invest in awareness and education campaigns to help prevent farm accidents

Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, has announced a $1.9 million grant for Farmsafe Australia under the National Farm Safety Education Fund.

“The Liberal and Nationals government is serious about promoting and supporting on-farm safety awareness in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors,” Minister McKenzie said.

“We need to help our farmers, farm workers and their families protect themselves from risks when operating machinery, farm vehicles and the like. Farming can be a tough business but it doesn’t need to be a dangerous one.

“Every Australian has the right to a safe workplace—and we know that the better the work environment the more productive it is.

“That’s why the Liberal and Nationals government is backing Farmsafe Australia’s efforts to enhance the well-being and productivity of agriculture through improved health and safety awareness and practices.

“Farmsafe Australia is a highly-respected, established network with enormous national reach through their community farm safety activities and easy-to-access website.

“This funding will support Farmsafe Australia to provide farm businesses and families with practical and impactful tools and support to make farms safer – be it local activities, conferences, online or delivered to the palm of their hands via a mobile application.”