Department of Primary Industries
Queensland Budget 2025-26 · Crisafulli Government
As at budget day (2025-06-10)
Key service areas
Budget initiatives
Hiring 100 additional frontline biosecurity officers to tackle emerging biosecurity threats in Queensland.
Better protection for farms and the natural environment from pest animals, weeds and diseases. Biosecurity investment helps prevent incursions that could devastate agricultural industries and native ecosystems.
General Government operating, total over 5 years plus $19.2M per annum ongoing from 2029-30
Strengthened Shark Control Program for the protection of Queensland beach goers, including drum lines, nets and new technologies.
A strengthened shark control program to keep swimmers and surfers safer at Queensland beaches. The $88.2 million over four years implements enhanced shark control measures including drumlines, nets and drone surveillance.
General Government operating, total over 4 years from 2025-26
Farm Business Resilience Program, Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program, and Drought Preparedness Grants, jointly funded with the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
Helps farmers prepare for and survive droughts through resilience programs, infrastructure and financial support. The Queensland Drought Resilience Program funds water infrastructure, preparedness planning and support services for drought-affected producers.
General Government operating, total over 4 years from 2025-26, subject to matched Australian Government contribution
Forward estimates
Year-by-year allocations for 3 measures with published forward profiles.
| Measure | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boosting Biosecurity | $1.8M | $9.1M | $14.0M | $16.9M | $19.2M | $60.9M |
| Shark Management Plan | — | $20.3M | $23.1M | $22.2M | $22.7M | $88.2M |
| Queensland Drought Resilience Program | — | $15.1M | $10.9M | $15.1M | $10.9M | $51.9M |
| Total | $1.8M | $44.5M | $48.0M | $54.1M | $52.8M | $201.1M |
Performance metrics
Service standards from the Service Delivery Statement. Targets and actuals as published.
| Metric | Prior target | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
| Level of overall stakeholder satisfaction with agricultural development services | ≥80% | 85% | ≥80% |
| Cost per hour of agricultural development services | $132 | $131 | $135 |
| Level of overall stakeholder satisfaction with biosecurity services | ≥80% | 82% | ≥80% |
| Cost per hour of biosecurity services | $114 | $114 | $117 |
| Level of overall stakeholder satisfaction with fisheries and forestry services | ≥75% | 71% | ≥75% |
| Cost per hour of fisheries and forestry services | $110 | $109 | $113 |
Source: Service Delivery Statement. Prior target and actual are for 2024-25; target is for 2025-26.
Source document
Service Delivery Statement — Department of Primary Industries (PDF)Last updated: 2026-05-26. Factual information from published budget documents.