The seventh public hearing for the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources’ inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing in Australia will take place this Thursday in Tasmania.
Australia’s first certified carbon-neutral distillery, a local business that is successfully exporting to the Asian market, and one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers will be appearing as a witness.
Committee chair, Rob Mitchell MP, said the committee will continue to hear from stakeholders about the key challenges for Australian food and beverage manufacturers as the inquiry has received a lot of interest.
“The inquiry has received a lot of interest with over 120 submissions to date. At the public hearing in Tasmania, the Committee will continue to hear from stakeholders to find out what the key challenges are right now for Australian food and beverage manufacturers,” said Mitchell.
The Committee will conduct further public hearings during August 2024.
Further information about the inquiry, including the Terms of Reference, is available on the Committee’s website: aph.gov.au/isr
The Public hearing will commence at 9:40 AM this Thursday, 1 August 2024, in Committee Room 1, Parliament of Tasmania.