The peak body for Australian food and grocery manufacturers is encouraging a food first approach to national policy, highlighting that cost-of-living support works best when paired with a robust cost-of-doing- business agenda. Following the Federal Budget, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) welcomes the government’s commitment to easing financial pressure on households. However, lasting relief for Australians depends on a strong, viable domestic manufacturing sector that can keep shelves reliably stocked with affordable products, something the budget didn’t address in the long run.
