Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance

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Food Sovereignty Convergence 2020 Schedule

Thurs 15 Oct, 11am-1pm (AEDT) Launch plenary Dead Epidemiologists: On the Origins of COVID-19 Free for members and non-members - donation ...
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AFSA Solidarity Economies Session #2 – Collaborative Economies

WATCH: AFSA Solidarity Economies Session #2 - Collaborative Economies Join us for AFSA Solidarity Economies Session #2 talking collaboration and ...
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Solidarity Economies Session #1 – Everything you ever wanted to know about building a CSA

WATCH: AFSA Solidarity Economies Session #1 - Building a CSA Join AFSA Farmers Tammi Jonas of Jonai Farm, Ant Wilson ...
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Food Sovereignty Convergence 15-24 Oct 2020

The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) is proud to present the 6th annual Food Sovereignty Convergence, and the first ever ...
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Farm Day Out: A music fest for lovers of good, fair food!

The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) is hosting the inaugural Farm Day Out at Jonai Farms in Eganstown, Victoria on ...
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Farm Day Out 2019!

GREAT FOLK, GOOD VIBES, FAIR FOOD Join us on Sunday, March 17th 2019 at Jonai Farms for FARM DAY OUT! Farm Day ...
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Ending Hunger With Dr. M. Jahi Chappell

16 of October 2018 6:30PM Library at The Docks Melbourne, VIC About Ending Hunger With Dr. Jahi Chappell Ending Hunger ...
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Food Sovereignty Convergence in Canberra 14-16 October!

This year's Food Sovereignty Convergence is not to be missed! We're bringing the brilliant M Jahi Chappell out to talk about how ...
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Notice of Annual General Meeting & National Committee Call For 2019 Nominations

AFSA Annual General Meeting With the Annual General Meeting quickly approaching, we are writing this post to share with AFSA members ...
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Why the food movement is unstoppable!

What makes an ethical food future? What kind of agriculture can our planet sustain? How can we reduce demand on ...
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Recent Posts

  • Solidarity Session 13 – Emerging tech with Friends of the Earth
  • Contribute to AFSA’s next book!
  • Stakeholder Open Webinar – Sustainable Agriculture – 23 March
  • Intervention on the Global Biodiversity Framework calls for support to peasants and indigenous peoples’ as stewards of biodversity
  • Submission to the Independent Review of the Agvet Chemicals regulatory system

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Latest submissions

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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Recent posts

  • 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
  • Submission to the Independent Review of the Agvet Chemicals regulatory system February 15, 2021

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