IFDA Urges Immediate Action on Food Security, Transport Infrastructure, and Fair Access to Government Support — IFDA

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IFDA Urges Immediate Action on Food Security, Transport Infrastructure, and Fair Access to Government Support

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Aug 22

Written By Emily Ayers（https://www.ifda.com.au/newsroom?author=5f2ca41f3f74d4074839c0f8）

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Following three years of sustained advocacy, IFDA welcomes the Prime Minister’s agreement to develop a National Food Security Strategy. This is a crucial step forward, and we thank our industry partners and government stakeholders for supporting this outcome. However, with supply chain disruptions becoming more frequent and geopolitical uncertainty rising, the proposed two-year timeline for developing the strategy is simply too long. The urgency is real; Australia’s food supply chains must remain open and protected to ensure continued access to essential goods for communities and businesses across the country.

We were also pleased to speak with the Hon. Catherine King MP, Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, about the need for resilient and upgraded transport networks. IFDA members operate more than 2,000 trucks daily, delivering food to Australians. Maintaining clear, consistent communication on infrastructure planning and addressing logistics challenges is vital.