Share your ideas to shape the national food security strategy.
The Australian Government committed $3.5 million over two years in the 2025-26 Budget to develop a National Food Security Strategy (the strategy). The strategy will be developed with input from farmers and fishers, industry and the community to boost the productivity, resilience and security of our food system.
Food is a basic human need and an essential part of our daily lives providing sustenance vital for health and wellbeing. Food is deeply woven into our culture and economy. All Australians are part of the food system, from our farmers and fishers who draw on natural resources to produce food; our people and industries who transform, transport and sell food; and our families and communities who grow, buy, cook and eat food.
Australia is a food secure nation and plays a vital role supporting global food security by exporting around 70% of our agricultural production. Our food system is a national asset – underpinned by strong food safety and biosecurity measures. These are vital not only for feeding our own population but also for meeting the needs of our trading partners.
While Australia has a world class food system, we cannot afford to be complacent, or to ignore the new and emerging challenges facing our food and supply chains. There are also significant opportunities to drive innovation and productivity within our food system, positioning Australia for a food secure future.
This consultation is an opportunity to have your say on these issues and the development of the National Food Security Strategy.