Adam Fennessy will depart as Agriculture secretary just two years into his term, Julie Collins has announced.

The Agriculture Minister issued a brief statement on Thursday afternoon to say that Mr Fennessy will "complete his term" on September 26, pending the approval of Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

"I would like to thank Mr Fennessy for his service to the government as secretary of [the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry]," Ms Collins said in her statement.

"Mr Fennessy came into DAFF at a transitional time and has worked hard to stabilise the department.

"This includes improving DAFF's finances, continuing to strengthen our world-class biosecurity system and expanding trade opportunities for Australia's farmers and producers."

"I wish Mr Fennessy all the best with hi

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