AFGC responds to Federal Budget 2024

14 May – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) commends the Federal Government for the Budget’s twin focus of giving cost of living relief to Australians in the present while investing in a Future Made in Australia.

AFGC CEO Tanya Barden said:

“It is encouraging to see a budget that addresses the needs of Australians doing it tough. It is also commendable for the Budget to invest in Australia’s future with support to industries of the future and manufacturing.

As the peak body representing the largest manufacturing sector in Australia, the AFGC highlights the food and grocery industry remains one of key national importance. Modernising the food and grocery manufacturing sector through new green technologies is in line with the goals of investing in a Future Made in Australia. This would help future-proof our sector, which supports over 270,000 jobs in Australia.

Prioritising our food and grocery manufacturing sector through investment incentives would improve innovation, lower carbon emissions, help boost domestic production and grow international presence for Australian-made consumer goods.

We look forward to continuing to engage with government and other stakeholders to work towards a future for a thriving food and grocery manufacturing sector as part of a Future Made in Australia.

For more information contact
Zandi Shabalala
zandi.shabalala@afgc.org.au
0430 051 575