An inquiry into Australia’s food security commenced on October 26, the issue is of concern as population growth, war, weather, and climate pose threats to the availability and accessibility of food. The National Food Supply Chain Alliance has welcomed the inquiry.
“While Australia was one of the most food-secure nations in the world, recent events such as the pandemic and widespread floods have shown that we cannot take anything for granted. Input shortages and disruptions to the global supply chains that Australian producers depend on are likely to have a significant impact on the productivity and profitability of the sector. More importantly, these factors will have a direct impact on the cost of living for all Australians,” said Meryl Swanson, chair of the Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee.
The inquiry will focus on ways to strengthen and safeguard food security in Australia, particularly local food production and the impact of supply chain distribution on food prices and availability.
Submissions for the inquiry will be open until December 9.
