Sent June 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to the Hon Mark Butler MP, Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, and Ged Kearney MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Health and Ageing, to request a meeting to discuss the role dietitians play in health and wellbeing. Also the recommendations around food and nutrition from the Aged Care Royal Commission.

Sent July 2021 - Dietitians Australia sent letters to politicians around Australia outlining our concerns over the planned reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Sent September 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Linda Burney MP, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians, Families and Social Services, requesting a meeting to discuss key issues related to food security, particularly in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Sent September 2021 - Dietitians Australia sent a letter to the the Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, about the appointment of the Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee.

Sent September 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Dr Marisa Paterson MLA, Member for Murrumbidgee, requesting a meeting to discuss support services for eating disorders and improved access to the Eating Disorders Program

Sent October 2021 - A coalition of health organisations, including Dietitians Australia, presented a policy plan to improve public health. This was an open letter sent to the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, and the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health.

Flexibility in how Australians see their dietitian is here to stay. Coming into effect next year, accessing an Accredited Practising Dietitian via telehealth will be a permanent feature through Medicare.

Released March 2021 - The Australian Dietary Guidelines should be reviewed regularly to ensure the promotion of the health outcomes of Australians, using the most up-to-date evidence and research. Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) play a crucial role in the development, implementation and evaluation of the guidelines.

Released June 2021 - The lack of consistency in menu labelling standards across Australia and New Zealand creates health risks. It leads to uninformed choices by consumers. Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) play an important role in regulating the food system. They can support consumers to make healthy food choices.

Released March 2021 - The existing Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement) fails to protect parents and children. It should not be re-approved. Instead replaced by legislation and regulation to prevent unethical marketing practices of infant formula products. New legislation and regulation is needed to prevent unethical marketing practices of infant formula and breastfeeding alternatives.