Should local councils create better food systems? 2024

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Find out why Australian local governments are critical to transforming how we grow, transport, sell, eat and dispose of food.

Most people reduce local governments to 'rates, roads, and rubbish.' But local governments are crucial to tackling some of the world's most urgent food system challenges. They have the unique power to create more sustainable forms of food production, reduce food insecurity and address unhealthy diets and poor nutrition.

Law lecturer Dr Belinda Reeve unpacks some of the innovative ways that local governments address food insecurity, despite not having a legal remit. Be surprised as you learn about the diverse ways in which local governments contribute to a healthier and more sustainable food system for all.

Bio

Dr Belinda Reeve is a lecturer at the University of Sydney Law School, where she researches and teaches in the areas of health and tort law. She is particularly interested in how law, regulation and policy can be used to create a healthy, equitable and sustainable food system.

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About the venue - Clare Bar

Clare Bar is a welcoming space to hang out from 12pm till late every day. A hybrid between a chilled Aussie pub and a hotel bar, it is a place to relax, have a drink and have a chat.

It has an inclusive attitude where locals and travellers are welcome to gather around the large circular bar, for a cocktail or a beer.