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Food is essential to life and central to Australia’s culture and the economy. Australians participate in the food system as producers, processors, sellers, and consumers.
Australia has a global reputation as a producer of safe, nutritious and high‑quality food. A recent ABARES report indicates we export about 70% of our agricultural production, contributing to global food security.
Australia is a food secure nation, with a robust food system, underpinned by strong food safety and biosecurity measures. It nourishes our own population and meets the needs of international trade partners.
While Australia has a productive and resilient food system, we cannot become complacent. Our food system will continue to face a range of challenges, including but not limited to:
- climate change
- economic shocks
- biosecurity threats
- geopolitical factors
- supply chain disruptions.
Australia must ensure that it has the right settings in place to maintain its role as a consistent provider of safe, quality and nutritious food in an evolving global environment.
National Food Security Strategy
The Australian Government has committed $3.5 million to develop Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy. The strategy will be developed with farmers and fishers, industry and the community. It aims to boost the productivity, resilience and security of our food system.
National Food Council
A National Food Council (the council) will be established to advise on the development of the strategy. It will be skills-based and include members with knowledge and experience from across our food system.
An expression of interest process is open until 11:59 pm AEST, Wednesday 10 September 2025.
To obtain selection documentation and apply, please email admin@amandaorourke.com.au quoting Ref. No. 1173 in the subject line.
Get involved
A discussion paper has been published, share your feedback on Have your say.
Opportunities for further consultation and input will be announced soon.