ADPF's Australian Government Policy Priorities

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 help secure a strong, competitive, sustainable dairy industry. An industry that keeps dairy manufacturing local, delivers world-class nutrition and continues to support the regions and consumers who depend on it.

ADPF recommends a targeted, co-investment dairy growth and productivity package over five years, leveraging private capital to:

rebuild milk supply, scale and regional resilience
lower production costs and improve competitiveness
upskill, attract and retain a future-ready dairy processing workforce
strengthen export performance, food security and sovereign capability, and
deliver measurable public health and system wide economic benefits.

To secure Australian dairy processing ADPF calls for:

1: Cement dairy’s place in national health & nutrition: Strengthen recommendations in the Australian Dietary Guidelines & correct Health Star Ratings.

2: Grow the Australian milk pool & lift value of dairy products: Advance Dairy Productivity, Competitiveness & Value-Creation Project recommendations.

3: Champion Australian Dairy: Stave of competition though stronger Buy Australian campaigns & fairer retail settings.

4: Lower the cost of production: Through smart policy reform, targeted investment & regulatory certainty.

5: Future-proof the dairy processing workforce: Scholarships, Fee-Free TAFE inclusion & career pathways for dairy processing.

6: Drive innovation & sustainability in dairy processing: Targeted financial support & enabling policy settings for sustainability & circularity leadership.

7: Strengthen trade partnerships & market access: Prioritise dairy in trade negotiations & protect against imports.