South East Queensland’s (SEQ's) food system spans all processes involved in producing, distributing and consuming food and ingredients. This strategy provides diverse, evidence-based insights into the SEQ food system which inform focus areas for government, industry and local and First Nation partners in integrating food into long-term and event-based strategies across the region.

This discussion paper outlines the principles, priority areas and whole-of-system considerations to shape the scope of Feeding Australia: National Food Security Strategy. Key priorities outlined in the paper include resilient supply chains, productivity, innovation and economic growth and competition. While Australia has a world class food system, it cannot afford to be complacent.

This report helps to build an evidence base for how Australia's food system could evolve, highlighting gaps and biases in reporting, and developing practical strategies for overcoming these. It recommends a more holistic view, taking into account a balanced set of economic, sustainability, equity and health outcomes.

Globally, 40% of food produced is lost or wasted. Prevention is the most important intervention to reduce food waste as it has the greatest potential to mitigate the social, economic, and environmental harms. This report identifies sector-specific challenges in preventing food waste and explores the evidence for solutions in the supply chain.

This report, directed towards governments, outlines the economic, public health and environmental justifications for overhauling Australia's food production, distribution and consumption systems.