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AFSA – response to the Turnbull government’s rejection of the The Uluru Statement from the Heart

November 28, 2017 by Katie Johnston

AFSA’s national committee members were saddened to hear of the rejection of The Uluru Statement from the Heart, and as such, have released the following response. We believe the rejection of the report’s findings is a step backwards for reconciliation with the Traditional Owners of this country. As Bruce Pascoe recently reminded us at the […]

Filed Under: In the News, Indigenous, Solidarity Economy

President Tammi Jonas rejects changes to the proposed new planning provisions by the Victorian Government on ABC’s Country Hour

October 4, 2017 by Katarina Munksgaard

Hear AFSA interim president Tammi Jonas talk about the inappropriateness of the proposed new planning provisions from the Victorian Government’s work on Planning for Sustainable Animal Industries. Listen to the interview here (Interview starts at 31:20)

Filed Under: Fair Food Farmers United, In the News, Legal Defence Fund, Press

Media coverage: AFSA response to the National Food Plan

May 24, 2013 by Food Sovereignty

Media coverage of AFSA’s comment on the National Food Plan in the Age and the West Australian Food plan forgets small growers: alliance The West Australian and Age newspapers, via AAP, cover AFSA’s statement issued on 24 May 2013 on the release of the National Food Plan White Paper. AFSA spokesman Dr Nick Rose said there […]

Filed Under: In the News Tagged With: National Food Plan, People's Food Plan

Food Sovereignty: A social movement for a fair food system

May 15, 2013 by Food Sovereignty

In the April-May 2013 issue of Arena Magazine, AFSA National Co-ordinator Nick Rose discusses…

Filed Under: In the News Tagged With: AFSA, Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance, Canada, food sovereignty, National Food Plan, Nick Rose, Olivier de Schutter

People’s Food Plan Highlighted in ABC News Article Nov 2012

November 12, 2012 by Food Sovereignty

A new blueprint for the nation’s food production is calling for 80 per cent of all Australian food to be sourced and processed within 150 kilometres of consumption. The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance represents some organic farmers, market networks, consumer and health groups. It has released its draft People’s Food Plan emphasizing the importance of […]

Filed Under: In the News, Peoples' Food Plan, Press Tagged With: ABC News, Michael Croft, People's Food Plan

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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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  • Solidarity Session 13 – Emerging tech with Friends of the Earth April 6, 2021
  • Contribute to AFSA’s next book! April 1, 2021
  • Stakeholder Open Webinar – Sustainable Agriculture – 23 March March 17, 2021
  • Intervention on the Global Biodiversity Framework calls for support to peasants and indigenous peoples’ as stewards of biodversity February 26, 2021
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