BLUF
Domestic food production depends on imported inputs including fuel, AdBlue, fertiliser and, increasingly, labour. Covid-19 demonstrated Australia’s exposure to long and fragile supply chains. A National Food Security Strategy committed to by the Government.Learning Outcomes
• Explore strategic risks beyond traditional defence — the article highlights how disruptions to food systems can undermine national security and calls for urgent cross-sector action.
• Understand resilience in critical systems — it provides a framework for treating food production and distribution as essential infrastructure requiring protection and planning.
