The strategy seeks to set a vision for a sustainable, resilient, and secure food system that serves all Australians from producers to consumers.
This timeline provides key milestones for developing the strategy.
Time points
July 2025
Development of the National Food Security Strategy commences
August 2025
Start of the public consultation process and release of Discussion Paper.
November 2025
Public consultation process closes and submissions published.
November 2025
National Food Council established.
December 2025
First meeting of the National Food Council with regular meetings throughout strategy development.
February 2026
Co-design phase commences.
June 2026
Co-design phase concludes.
From July 2026
Strategy drafting continues.
Mid 2027
National Food Security Strategy released.