The Australian Federal Government has released the first draft of proposed regulatory changes which it claims will “better protect Australia from unsafe imported foods” without “unnecessary red tape”. The...

Australia has suspended the import of raw green prawns from White Spot disease affected countries. Announced by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, the suspension comes as criminal...

Prime Minister Tony Abbott was joined in a united front by Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce and Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane this week to unveil the final version of Australia’s...

Jan Davis is a guest contributor to Australian Food News and writes another of her regular articles here. Did you know sheep could be offended by rude words? NSW farmer Ken Turner didn’t. Did you know...

Australian Made Campaign welcomes delay and more consultation on Country of Origin labels The Australian Made Campaign has welcomed the Government’s decision to consult with stakeholders and undertake...

Potential divestiture threat to Supermarket majors in Australian government Green Paper The Australian Federal Government is considering a range of reforms that would strengthen competition laws and regulation,...

Australian agriculture “remains strong” despite Russian bans, Australian Government The Australian Government has said that it is disappointed by the Russian Government’s decision to ban imports...

Australian Parliament will reconsider CoOL on foods The Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture and Industry has announced a new inquiry into country of origin food labelling....