Queenslanders are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to food labelling standards aimed at providing clear “country-of-origin” details.
Shadow Agriculture Minister Deb Frecklington said food labelling had been ignored, discussed and put in the too-hard basket for years.
“It’s almost impossible for consumers who want to support Aussie farmers, local manufacturers and local jobs to make easy choices because food labels are so hard to read and provide so little information,” Ms Frecklington said.
“Farmers, processors, retailers and consumers all want a better system that clearly describes what’s in food products and where they’re really made.
“The Federal Government is finally addressing this issue and it’s important for anyone interested to have a say on the new system that’s being proposed.”
Ms Frecklington said the consultation period included an opportunity to comment on draft rules around food products and proposed new labelling requirements.
Public comment closes on Friday, January 29.
- For more information and to have a say, visit the Country Of Origin Labelling consultation webpage
