A CHOICE investigation across four remote First Nations communities has found grocery items cost more than double capital city prices, with calls for the federal government to introduce price monitoring tools and price caps on essentials.
A consumer advocacy group has found high-priced groceries in First Nations communities across Australia is contributing to food insecurity.
The development of the National Strategy for Food Security in Remote First Nations Communities by the National Indigenous Australians Agency is expected to be complete in 2025.) Mr Blakkarly said the human impact of food insecurity was significant for communities facing higher prices in grocery stores.
"When it comes to essential items we think there could be a role for the government to play in helping reduce the costs of getting them out to these remote communities," he said. Mr Blakkarly said there was a need for mandatory pricing information on all items and unit pricing to help customers make the best decisions around food purchases.While acknowledging the nation-wide pinch in cost-of-living issues, Mr Blakkarly said the report's findings highlighted how these hardships impacted remote communities.
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