Inquiry into food security in Victoria
On 29 November 2023, the Legislative Council agreed to the following motion:
That this House requires the Legal and Social Issues Committee to inquire into, consider and report, by 14 November 2024, on the impacts and drivers of, and solutions for, food security in Victoria, including but not limited to —
(1) the impact of food insecurity in Victoria, on —
(a) physical and mental health;
(b) poverty and hardship; and
(2) options available to lower the cost of food and improve access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.
Accepting submissions| The Committee is now accepting submissions. Submissions will close on 26 July 2024.
The Committee will inquire into, consider and report on the impacts, drivers of and solutions for food security in Victoria including the impact of food insecurity on physical and mental health and poverty and hardship and the options available to lower the cost of food and improve access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.
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