Push for milk levy to right wrongs

摘要

IN THE wake of pandemic panic buying in supermarkets, the possibility of a first permanent retail levy on fresh food in Australia has emerged.Leaders of the country's beleaguered dairy industry, along with agri-food experts and even political watchers, believe the mood has never been more ripe to get a legislated minimum price for a litre of milk on supermarket shelves across the line.Years of devastation to a farming sector which holds strong affection in the hearts of Australians combined with growing consumer demands for provenance, low food miles and sus-tainably-produced food has,set a new community sentiment.