Australia’s agricultural and food industries risk losing their competitive edge. The paper calls for an increase in the adoption of climate-smart farming, a strengthening of sovereign supply chains, and a stronger, more diversified export strategy to convert the food industry into an economic engine that mirrors the resource sector.

This analysis measures the size of the Australian Night Time Economy (NTE), as defined as economic activity occurring between 6pm and 6am, with a focus on the Core NTE comprising food, drink and leisure & entertainment businesses. The report reveals that the number of Core NTE businesses stabilised during 2022-23 and employment has nearly returned...

This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of Australia’s emerging precision fermentation sector, showcasing the country’s value proposition in producing precision-fermented ingredients. It highlights the progress the sector has made so far, and positions Australia as an attractive destination for the commercialisation and scale of precision-fermented ingredients.

The purpose of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is to address harmful practices in the grocery industry stemming from an imbalance of bargaining power between supermarkets and their suppliers. This final report makes 11 recommendations for improving the code, including making it mandatory.

The Rice Marketing Amendment Bill 2024 proposes to implement a staggered end to rice vesting arrangements in NSW, including the winding up and dissolution of the governing Rice Marketing Board by 1 July 2026. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.