The Early Years Strategy

Released April 2023 - We welcome the development of the first Early Years Strategy (the Strategy) and the opportunity to input into this important roadmap. While there are many important, cross-cutting, and mutually beneficial priorities for the Strategy, our recommendations focus on the impact of nutrition during this critical period of development.

Inquiry into food security in Australia

Released December 2022 - To promote human and planetary health, a food system transformation is needed that supports the population to adopt healthy and sustainable diet-related practices.

Privacy Act Review Report

Released March 2023 - Dietitians Australia’s key focus of the report is on the use of children’s data and personal information to market unhealthy foods and diets. Children should be able to use digital media without being exposed to and bombarded with sophisticated digital marketing campaigns for unhealthy food.

Transforming Australian Food Systems

Released February 2023 - Dietitians Australia calls for strong government leadership and commitment to rapidly adopt, implement and monitor government-led and comprehensive mandatory food policy legislation to reduce the overconsumption of salt/sodium, sugar and unhealthy fats.

FSANZ P1056 Caffeine Review

Released February 2023 - Dietitians Australia support ‘Option 3: Hybrid mix of regulatory and non-regulatory approaches’ as outlined in the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) ‘P1056 first call for submissions Report’ documentation.

Measuring what matters

Released January 2023 - Dietitians Australia acknowledges the Albanese Government, as the first to implement a well-being approach to economic policy in Australia.

Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet has long been considered a benchmark for a model of a healthy diet. There is no one best way to eat for everybody, but a person can look to the Mediterranean diet as a guide to help make positive choices for eating healthier.

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