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 report examines workforce pressures facing Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector, setting a focus for long-term solutions. The report provides a macro assessment of workforce challenges affecting the sector. Key occupations in focus for this report include food and drink factory workers; packers; forklift drivers; purchasing and supply logistics clerks; and manufacturing production managers.

This inquiry report examines Australia’s opportunities in the circular economy to improve materials productivity and efficiency in ways that benefit the economy and the environment. It identifies priority circular economy opportunities and advises on how best to measure progress and address barriers.

The report shows how regional food hubs can transform local food systems. It demonstrates how community-owned food hubs can be replicated around Australia. Featuring a Brisbane case study, it provides practical pathways including the investment structure and community ownership, as well as how to build networks between food producers and eaters.

This report showcases how biotechnologies are increasingly being applied across food supply chains, provide value-added opportunities in traditional agriculture and develop new food production systems. The report positions emerging biotechnologies and biomanufacturing as Australia’s best and under-appreciated opportunity to strengthen food security and national resilience, while also opening up substantial economic opportunities.