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CLIMATE POLICY NEEDS FLEXIBILITY AND STAGED TRANSITION
April 2, 2019
The Australian Food and Grocery Council said that the climate policy announced today by the Federal Opposition will need careful consideration and an effective transition to ensure the policy objectives are met while enabling businesses to adjust. AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said that the $132 billion food […]
AFGC SUMMARY OF THE 2019 BUDGET
The Federal Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP tonight handed down a Budget for 2019-20 delivering a surplus of $7.1 billion whilst proposing lower taxes and increased funding for essential services. The Budget relies on investing in a strong economy and controlled government spending to deliver the outcomes.
GOVERNMENTS RESPONSE TO THE REVIEW OF THE FOOD AND GROCERY CODE OF CONDUCT
March 27, 2019
Assistant Treasurer, Stuart Robert, has today released the Government’s response to the independent Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Review. The Review was conducted throughout 2018, led by Professor Graeme Samuel, AC, with support from Treasury. The AFGC played an active role throughout the Review process and consultations. […]
Supply Chain Newsletter - March 2019
The AFGC’s Supply Chain Newsletter for March is now available Login to the Members Centre to read the newsletter.
SCITECH NEWS - MARCH 2019
March 14, 2019
The March edition of the AFGC’s SciTech News is now available. Log in to the Members Centre to read the Newsletter.
Allergen Labelling Survey
March 4, 2019
The AFGC is seeking member input into approaches to Allergen Labelling; specifically on alerting consumers to changes in allergen content when reformulating products and, for differentiation of similar products with differing allergen contents.
ACCC’S 2019 ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES AND CONSUMER ADVOCACY FOCUS
March 1, 2019
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair, Rod Sims, outlined the regulator’s enforcement priorities and consumer advocacy focus for 2019 earlier this week. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
RESPONSIBLE ADVERTISING TO CHILDREN COMPLIANCE UPDATE AND WORKSHOPS
February 26, 2019
In 2009 the AFGC launched the Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative (RCMI) and the Quick Service Restaurant Initiative for Responsible Advertising and Marketing (QSRI). The initiatives have operated on a signatory basis and have successfully ensured that only healthier choice products are marketed directly to children. Login to the […]
HEALTH STAR RATING 5 YEAR REVIEW – CONSULTATION ON DRAFT REPORT
February 25, 2019
The draft Report for the Five Year Review of the Health Star Rating (HSR) System has been released today and is open for public consultation until 25 March. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS BILL 2017 PASSED BY BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
February 21, 2019
Three out of a group of six bills to establish a new national regulatory scheme for industrial chemicals, including those used in grocery categories such as household cleaners, cosmetics and personal care products, were passed by both Houses of Parliament on Monday, 18 February 2019. Login to the […]