Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC
Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Small Business
Biography
For Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC
Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Small Business
The Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC is the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Forestry, and Small Business and has been Member for the South West Region in the Legislative Council since 2021.
Jarvis lives in Margaret River and has established her Electorate Office in the town.
Prior to entering politics, Jarvis started her career in the finance industry before moving to Margaret River in 1998 and establishing a commercial vineyard and winery with her husband Matt. They launched the Jarvis Estate wine brand in 2002.
Through her work as a farmer, regional businesswoman and in the public service, Jarvis has a long career advocating for communities in the bush.
She has proved herself as a strong leader, through her work as CEO of the WA Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network, during her time as Commissioner for the Forest Products Commission and on the boards of the South West Development Commission and Australian Landcare Council.
Jarvis’ work attracting resettled refugees to work in agriculture saw her named 2014 WA Rural Woman of the Year and national runner-up. She was also named the Rural Community Leader of the Year at the 2019 Australian Farmer of the Year awards.
Jarvis was appointed to the McGowan cabinet as Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry and Small Business in December 2022 and is passionate about continuing to provide a strong voice for regional communities in WA.
Portfolios
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Departments, agencies and offices under the responsibility of Hon
Jackie
Jarvis
MLC
Agriculture and Food
- Agricultural Produce Commission
- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
- Veterinary Surgeons' Board
- Rural Business Development Corporation
- Western Australian Meat Industry Authority
