Department of Primary Industries (DPI)

Queensland Government

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We work across diverse environments and help develop industries to meet growing demands for sustainable food, fibre and foliage.

Underpinning our ability to meet these demands is a strong biosecurity system that safeguards our way of life, industries, economy, environment, and biodiversity from plant and animal pests and diseases.

To deliver on our responsibilities to Queensland, we:

  • provide advice to the Queensland Government
  • facilitate programs and services that provide support and share knowledge on-the-ground
  • work with industry and our partners to find and progress solutions
  • administer legislation.

We also enforce laws relating to:

  • biosecurity, including pest and disease management
  • sustainable fisheries and forestry management
  • animal welfare standards
  • food safety in primary production
  • agricultural and veterinary chemical use.
Website
https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au
Organisation type
  • Queensland Government - Agency
Number of research staff
300-500 research staff
Address
275 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Strengths and capabilities

We have more than 2,000 staff working across 170 sites to make a positive difference for our diverse and vibrant primary industries. These industries employ more than 376,000 people across Queensland's supply chain, almost 13% of Queensland's workforce, and directly support more than 41,500 businesses.

Facilities and major equipment

  • Applethorpe Research Facility
  • Biloeala Research Facility
  • Bowen, Cairns and Ayr Research Facilities
  • Brian Pastures Research Facility
  • Bribie Island Research Centre
  • Bundaberg Research Facility
  • Ecosciences Precinct
  • Emerald Research Facility
  • Gatton Research Facility
  • Health and Food Science Precinct
  • Hermittage Research Facility
  • J Bjelke Petersen Research Facility, Kingaroy
  • Leslie Research Facility, Toowoomba
  • Maroochy Research Facility
  • Mareeba Research Facility
  • Redlands Research Facility
  • Salisbury Research Facility
  • South Johnstone Research Facility
  • Spyglass Beef Research Facility
  • Tropical Weeds Centre
  • Walkamin Research Facility

Key science sectors

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