Dietitians Australia welcomed the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to the Health Star Rating (HSR) system as Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) opened its first formal call for submissions. Mandating the HSR system is a necessary step to improve population diets and the food environment to maximise public health impact.

Dietitians Australia has provided a submission to Monash University for the Public consultation for the Review and Update the Australian Dementia Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care. We thank our members and expert reviewers for their support to highlight the essential role of nutrition and Accredited Practising Dietitians in supporting people with dementia across the continuum of care.

Dietitians Australia is proud to unite with our fellow public health leaders in urging the Australian Government to act now on the feasibility study into options to limit unhealthy food marketing to children, with clear evidence that stronger national restrictions are both possible and necessary. The study found that limits across online platforms, television, outdoor advertising, retail settings, packaging and sponsorship are feasible, and that a combination of approaches would likely be the most effective.

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Dietitians Australia thanks the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for the opportunity to provide a response to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 (‘the Bill’).

We understand the importance of ensuring the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is sustainable for future generations. However, without adequate safeguards in place, we are concerned that participants rights to access and receive high-quality nutrition support will be compromised by cost containment.