ADPF’s Australian Government Policy Priorities

Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) has released its latest policy priorities document, which outlines the pressing challenges and critical opportunities facing the Australian dairy industry.

By addressing the priorities outlined in this document, the Australian Government can support a strong, competitive, sustainable Australian dairy industry – one that keeps manufacturing local, continues to deliver world-class products and supports regional communities and consumers alike.

Our policy priorities are:

1. Commit to develop and fund a Dairy Industry Success Strategy to reinvigorate the dairy industry, guided by a Minister-Led Dairy Industry Taskforce.
2. Provide funding to ADPF for scholarships to train the next generation of dairy processors, include key qualifications in the Fee-Free TAFE eligibility list, and to establish the Dairy Career Pathways Program and Dairy Centre of Excellence.
3. Commit financial support to empower dairy processors towards net zero – driving innovation, sustainability and circularity in dairy food production.
4. Provide funding to implement the recommendations from the Dairy Productivity, Competitiveness and Value-Creation Project.
5. Strengthen the recommendations for dairy in the Australian Dietary Guidelines and improve the Health Star Rating front of pack labelling system, based on dairy’s strong nutrition and health credentials.
6. Identify and prioritise strategic trade partnerships that advance market access, reduce barriers for Australian dairy products and protect against imports.

Read our policy priority documents below for more information.

• the short version
• the long version