Public consultation on the topic is closed.
How you had your say
Since May 2024, we have engaged extensively with First Nations peoples and other key stakeholders to better understand the barriers and opportunities for Indigenous economic inclusion in the sector. This included in-person and virtual consultations with First Nations peoples, industry representatives, and government agencies across the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors.
Building on feedback received, we released a discussion paper between November – December 2025 to seek further views on key themes and opportunities for the draft National Statement.
Insights gathered through these processes have helped shape the draft National Statement on First Nations in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. From 16 March to 10 April 2026, we undertook a targeted socialisation of the draft National Statement with First Nations peoples and other key stakeholders, seeking their views, prior to finalisation and endorsement
What happens next
We will review and consider the views shared to further refine the National Statement, ahead of progressing if for endorsement by agriculture ministers in mid-2026.