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We’re hiring! AFSA is seeking a paralegal to support the work of the Legal Defence Fund

May 23, 2019 by Food Sovereignty

AFSA is seeking a paralegal to join its Legal Defence Fund (LDF). The paralegal will primarily support the work of the LDF Steering Committee which supports and advocates for small-scale farmers, artisanal producers, and the broader community through legal policy, reform and advocacy work. The LDF works closely with the AFSA Executive Committee and with […]

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The UN, Biodiversity, & Climate Change: reflections on the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture

March 19, 2019 by Food Sovereignty

Tammi Jonas, AFSA President March 1, 2019 Tammi, along with our allies in the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty, represented civil society at the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture in Rome in February.   I am in mourning. A younger, more optimistic me died last week. Not even 50, she was […]

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Biodiversity and climate change – we need action now!

February 24, 2019 by Food Sovereignty

18 February 2018 AFSA President Tammi Jonas is with our allies in the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty representing civil society at the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture. —— The people are speaking! Huge first day at the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture here in Rome, with many […]

Filed Under: Agroecology, International, President's report Tagged With: CGRFA, Climate Change, IPC, UN

Farm Day Out: A music fest for lovers of good, fair food!

January 31, 2019 by Food Sovereignty

The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) is hosting the inaugural Farm Day Out at Jonai Farms in Eganstown, Victoria on 17 March 2019. It’s a day on the farm meets music festival, where one can meet local farmers, catch a dance-inducing line-up of live music, and sink your teeth into some delicious local, ethical & […]

Filed Under: Events, Media Releases

Defending food sovereignty by building a people’s alternative to capitalism and free trade  

January 30, 2019 by Food Sovereignty

Regional Meeting for Asia of the Land and Territory Working Group of the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty: AFSA Report 8-14 October 2018   Sarah de Wit    This report aims to: Report back on the meetings, workshops and direct actions relating to progress of the food sovereignty movement.   Report back on the IMF/WB agenda in Bali.   Explain and reinforce understanding of AFSA’s membership with […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, International, Solidarity Economy Tagged With: food sovereignty, FoodSovereigntyNotFreeTrade, FoodSovereigntyNow, IPC, WorldBeyondBanks, WTOKills, WTOKillsPeasants

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Local Laws submission to defend the right to common resources

Last week AFSA made a submission to the Hepburn Shire Council to defend residents’ rights to forage, collect firewood, have more than 20 chooks, and salvage materials from the tip and roadside without need for a permit. We were concerned that these laws originated from overzealous risk management policies rather than residents’ interests. Further, they […]

FSANZ proposes ‘licence to sell lettuce’ – AFSA says NO

On 3 May 2019, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) released an information paper on its proposed approach to a review of food safety standards in the Food Standards Code (the Review). The intention is to create a consistent and up-to-date approach to food safety management with regard to so-called “high-risk horticulture,” which includes a […]

NSW Fresh Food Pricing Parliamentary Inquiry Hearing

On Friday 22 June 2018, AFSA attended the NSW Fresh Food Pricing Parliamentary Inquiry Hearing at Parliament House in Sydney. AFSA was selected and recognised as a key stakeholder in the food system by the parliamentary members in this Upper House inquiry. Tammi Jonas, president of AFSA, and our paralegal Sarah de Wit were welcomed […]

Response to the Proposed Draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry

View AFSA’s entire submission here.  The current review of the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals – Domestic Poultry offers the first opportunity in 15 years to improve the minimum welfare standards for domestic poultry in Australia. It provides the chance to modify Australian standards to reflect current animal welfare science and […]

Poultry Welfare Reforms Fact Sheet

The Codes for animal welfare for poultry are being reviewed for the first time in over 15 years. The result will be one Australia-wide Code on animal welfare for poultry. Two main documents, along with an independent Farmed Bird Science Welfare Review and many supporting papers, have been released for public comment: The Draft Standards […]

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  • Intervention on the Global Biodiversity Framework calls for support to peasants and indigenous peoples’ as stewards of biodversity February 26, 2021
  • Submission to the Independent Review of the Agvet Chemicals regulatory system February 15, 2021
  • Solidarity Sessions 2021 – Tyson Yunkaporta & Tammi Jonas, Wed 3 Feb January 26, 2021
  • Can agriculture stop COVID-21, -22, and -23? Yes, but not by greenwashing agribusiness December 15, 2020
  • 2020 National Committee Report November 3, 2020

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