The opportunity
$2.13 Billion Already in Play
Australian governments spend more than $2.13 billion per year on food across public institutions and programs.
This is not a future opportunity – it is a current one.
Because public procurement represents predictable demand, it can: -
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De‑risk transitions for producers and suppliers
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Support and build resilience in local and regional food systems
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Reduce the environmental and biodiversity impacts of the food system
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Improve food quality and nutrition in public settings
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Deliver long‑term value for public expenditure
The opportunity is not about spending more – it is about spending smarter. (Read Section 2 of the report for how we determined the spend).
Through good food purchasing can move from the incremental to transformative action and improve health/equity, economic, climate and food systems outcomes
