A parliamentary committee in Australia has recommended the establishment of a minister for food and the creation of a food council to enhance the nation's food security.
The year-long inquiry focused on strengthening and safeguarding Australia's food security, examining production, supply chains, key inputs, climate change, biosecurity, and food insecurity. The committee chair, Meryl Swanson, highlighted the need for a national food plan, similar to measures implemented in other comparable countries, to provide a strategic approach to food production, soil and water usage, and ensure affordable access to food for all Australians.
The committee's findings come amid a global push for improved food security measures in the face of challenges such as climate change, disruptions to supply chains, and increasing concerns about food affordability and accessibility.
Source: www.abc.net.au