Released June 2020 - Dietitians Australia provided 16 recommendations to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs on the topic of food pricing and food security in remote Indigenous communities.

Released January 2022 - In the lead up to the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Government seeks feedback from community, businesses and organisations about what should be included. Dietitians Australia highlighted 13 priorities for the 2022-23 Federal Budget. Focus areas included health policy, aged care, the Medicare Benefits Schedule, food-based dietary guidelines and rural healthcare.

Released November 2021 - Dietitians Australia advocates for a national approach to food and nutrition for the health of Australians. Australia last updated its national nutrition policy in 1992.

Dietitians Australia is urging the strained aged care sector to add food and nutrition to its priorities throughout the current crisis.

Dietitians Australia is strongly urging the Australian Government’s taskforce for COVID-19 deaths to investigate the direct link between malnutrition and the severity of the virus.

After being unsure of the prices at the National Press Club address yesterday, Dietitians Australia is pleased to advise the Prime Minister that a 1L bottle of milk and standard loaf of bread currently costs around $5.75. This is on par with the average spend on food per resident in aged care which is $6 per day.

Released August 2021 - Dietitians Australia has provided feedback to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Scheme regarding the NDIS Workforce with recommendations concerning dietitians working in the disability sector.

Released July 2021 - Call for the Australian Government to prioritise the health of Australians and New Zealanders as they consider reforms to our food regulatory system.

Hospitalisation data released today by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety further emphasises Dietitians Australia’s call for mandatory malnutrition screening and quarterly re-screening of aged care residents.

Dietitians Australia urges the Australian Federal Government to ensure the 2021-22 Budget provides adequate funding to support Australians to make appropriate food choices for their health.