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Rachel Carey, Senior Lecturer in Food Systems, The University of Melbourne

Australia’s new National Food Council: lots of industry reps, at the cost of health and environment

The Australian government recently announced who would be on the nation’s first National Food Council. This council was established to advise on the development of Australia’s national food security strategy, Feeding Australia.

Some stakeholders, such as the National Farmers Federation, have welcomed the appointment of council members.

But some public health and food policy experts are concerned about the high number of National Food Council members representing industry interests.

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