Indigenous community food inquiry continues

THE INQUIRY into food pricing and food security in remote Indigenous communities will hold further public hearings over two days this week.

Julian Leeser MP, Chair of the House of Representatives Indigenous Affairs Committee, said the Committee would hear from key stakeholders from the Northern Territory and New South Wales including Land councils, other Indigenous peak bodies and agencies, leading academics, the Northern Territory Government, and key industry players such as Woolworths and Metcash.

"The collective expertise among the witnesses who will appear is extensive, and I look forward to hearing the insights they will share," Mr Leeser said.

"It is very important that the committee gets a thorough understanding of the food pricing and food security issues that are affecting remote Aboriginal communities. We look forward to hearing from witnesses about what dynamics are involved and what can be done to improve the situation."

The hearings will be conducted via telephone and video links due to social distancing requirements relating to COVID-19. Full programs are available at the inquiry website.

Public hearing details

Date: Thursday 23 July
Time: 9am to 5pm AEST
Location: Via conference call

Date: Friday 24 July
Time: 9am to 2.20pm AEST
Location: Via conference call

An audio broadcast will be accessible at aph.gov.au/live

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