Strengthen vital connections like the East-West Rail, Australia’s only direct train link between coasts, to safeguard supply chain efficiency and national resilience.

Fortifying these critical arteries, including roads, against rain, fire or other conditions protects the delivery of essential food and groceries to consumers nationwide.

Incentivise investment in advanced technologies and machinery.

Funding would promote automation solutions to alleviate workforce gaps.

Provide targeted tax breaks to help manufacturers fund energy efficiency upgrades.

Address underfunding to empower FSANZ to quickly process critical regulatory work. This would pave the way for innovation while upholding food standards.

Incentivise the adoption of renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient technology across the industry.

One nation, one plan. Implement harmonised national packaging, kerbside, and material recovery facility design regulations to reduce complexity and support a circular economy.

Targeted support and resources for capability and upskilling in Scope 3 reporting.

Support a shift to digital labelling systems to provide consumers with quick, cost-effective and relevant information.

Strengthen partnership between government and industry to enhance the HFP and provide increased funding for reformulation initiatives to promote better nutrition.

Collaborating with government to develop and implement clear, effective communication to consumers.

Offer tax incentives to encourage companies to donate surplus food to organisations like Foodbank, particularly during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.