National Drought Forum 2023

The Australian Government holds the National Drought Forum every 2 years to bring together representatives from the Australian, state, territory and local governments, industry, the financial sector, First Nations communities and the not-for-profit sector. The forum provides a platform for drought policy engagement, collaboration and co-design. The topics discussed at the forum are tailored to current events, stakeholder interest and relevant policy initiatives.

2023 Forum

The Department, in partnership with the National Farmers’ Federation, last held the National Drought Forum in September 2023. At that event, over 180 representatives from government, industry, the finance and banking sector, First Nations, unions, not-for-profit and communities shared ideas and discussed the future of Australia’s drought policy.

The Forum reflected on progress made in drought reform, policy and programs and discussed what further work needed to be done.

See more information on Australian Government drought policy.

View sessions from the day

Introduction: Preparing for drought, the next steps

Panel discussions

Money Talks

The Usual Suspects

Decision Time

Close: Climate and Sustainability