Australia’s New Food Security Strategy: What’s on the Table, and What’s Missing?

Australia’s new food security strategy: what’s on the table, and what’s missing?

Dan Meyers/UnsplashIn 2023, a parliamentary inquiry into food security was held in Australia. This involves the government asking for public and expert advice on key issues to make better decisions. The inquiry drew 188 submissions from experts across the food system, including farmers, health experts, community organisations and advocacy groups. This reflects both the scale of the issue and the vast expertise Australia could draw on to address …

AFGC highlights urgent supply chain and manufacturing pressures in submission to National Food Security Strategy

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has lodged its formal submission to the Federal Government’s development of a National Food Security Strategy, welcoming the Albanese Government’s commitment to safeguarding Australia’s food future. AFGC CEO Colm Maguire commended the leadership of Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP, in initiating this vital national conversation, and highlighted the importanc…