Released July 2018 - Access to healthy food and nutrition care is important for the health care of people with mental disorders. Our submission proposes and gives evidence for Better Access MBS items to include Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs).

Released May 2019 - We support the expansion of access to health services for people with mental health disorders, including access to APDs. Our submission is in response to the Report from the Mental Health Reference Group as part of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Taskforce Review.

Released July 2021 - Our response to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on the composition and labelling of electrolyte drinks. Dietitians have an important role in the food system to support consumers to identify healthier food options and companies with product formulation, marketing, consumer education and compliance.

Released July 2021 - Dietitians Australia has submitted feedback to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on infant formula standards. The FSANZ P1208 Proposal aims to revise and clarify standards relating to infant formula. Paper 1 addresses the safety and food technology of infant formula, from manufacture to preparation by caregivers.

Released July 2021 - Exposure to unhealthy food marketing is widely accepted to be a direct contributor to poor diets and unhealthy weight gain in childhood. We support the development of an international standard aligned with World Health Organization guidelines that puts the health and wellbeing of children first, and is free from commercial interests.