THE Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry wants local feedback on the Future Drought Fund's (FDF) Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs. The hubs provide regionally focused support to develop, extend and encourage drought resilient technologies and practices. In September 2023, the Productivity Commission presented its Inquiry Report on the FDF. In response, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is conducting a review of the hubs, led by Daryl Quinlivan AO and assisted by Charlie Tulloch. The review will evaluate the performance of the hubs since their establishment, as well as assessing the governance and operation of the hub’s programs. The review will also assess the appropriateness of the program into the future. The deadline for feedback is 5pm on Wednesday, October 2. For more information or to submit feedback visit https://haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/innovation-hubs.
