Seafood Industry Australia welcomes national food security strategy announcement
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) welcomes the Albanese Government’s commitment to food security, following its announcement of $3.5 million to develop a national food security strategy: Feeding Australia.
SIA has actively supported a strategic approach to food security and contributed to the 2019 Food Security Inquiry – Australian Food Story: Feeding the Nation and Beyond. SIA looks forward to working with government to implement key recommendations, including Recommendation 5 of the final report: “As part of the National Food Plan, and in conjunction with industry, develop a specific strategy for expanding the seafood sector, one which optimises the use of resources while ensuring the economic and environmental sustainability of the industry.”
SIA CEO Veronica Papacosta emphasised the urgency of addressing food security for the seafood sector.
“For the Australian seafood industry, raising awareness and planning for the future of food security cannot come soon enough,” Papacosta said.
“Currently, 64% of the seafood Australians eat is imported. Without a clear plan to invest in and protect our local fishers and aquaculture producers, particularly in regional communities, this figure will only continue to rise.”
SIA looks forward to continued collaboration with government and industry stakeholders to ensure a robust and sustainable future for Australia’s seafood sector.
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Sarah Bakic
Seafood Industry Australia
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