Terms of Reference

The Committee will inquire into and report on strengthening and safeguarding food security in Australia, including examining:

  • National production, consumption and export of food;
  • Access to key inputs such as fuel, fertiliser and labour, and their impact on production costs;
  • The impact of supply chain distribution on the cost and availability of food; and
  • The potential opportunities and threats of climate change on food production in Australia.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: 02 6277 4500
Agriculture.reps@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The House Standing Committee on Agriculture has been asked to inquire into and report on food security in Australia.

Track Inquiry

Past Public Hearings

02 Jun 2023: Canberra
31 May 2023: Parliament House Canberra
26 May 2023: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissions

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

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