Is a relationship with ANZFA important to Indigenous Australians ?
A resoundingyesto this question. ANZFA’ s relationship with Indigenous Australians is critical given ANZFA s legal responsibilities as a statutory body to protect the health and safety of the people of Australia and New Zealand by maintaining a safe food supply. Given that Indigenous Australians suffer the worst health status in this country with over-representation in endocrine disease, it is critical that people have access to good, affordable food in their diets. This is difficult to attain because of the reality of living in a remote area where seasonal factors affect transport and is costly and the average income is low. Even so, it is fundamental that a good reliable food source is available to all Australians even in places where there are great difficulties and challenges to overcome. It is also a basic principle of human rights that the Australian government must aspire to and uphold. Senator Tambling understands these issues well and I was pleased that these first meetings we
