YOU HAVE BEEN DUPED!
TOXIC FOOD IN YOUR SUPERMARKET - ACTION!
This is all about keeping the pressure on and holding them to account.
Here’s a respectful, evidence-focused template that Australians could adapt to send to federal MP, the Minister for Health, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, or the Minister responsible for food regulation.
Template Letter Requesting a Parliamentary Investigation into Food Fraud and Food Labelling in Australia
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Suburb, State, Postcode]
[Email Address]
[Date]
To:
The Hon. [Minister’s Name]
Minister for [Portfolio]
Subject: Request for an Independent Parliamentary Investigation into Food Fraud, Food Labelling and Food Safety in Australia
Dear Minister,
I am writing as a concerned Australian citizen to respectfully request the establishment of an independent Parliamentary Inquiry or Investigation Committee into food fraud, food labelling, food traceability, and the effectiveness of Australia’s food regulatory framework.
Recent investigative reporting by the ABC Four Corners program, Duped: Food Exposed (2026), has raised significant concerns regarding the integrity of Australia’s food supply and the ability of consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
The investigation presented evidence of alleged issues including:
* Products marketed as Australian-grown that forensic testing indicated may have originated elsewhere.
* Imported products being marketed in ways that may mislead consumers regarding their true origin.
* Adulteration of herbs, spices, honey and other food products.
* Incorrect country-of-origin claims on seafood.
* Products labelled as allergen-free that reportedly contained undeclared allergens.
* Marketing practices that may create misleading impressions about nutritional quality or healthfulness.
* Concerns regarding enforcement, regulatory oversight and the adequacy of penalties for breaches.
If these matters are accurate, they raise serious concerns about:
* Consumer protection.
* Public health and food safety.
* Confidence in Australia’s food industry.
* Fair competition for honest Australian producers.
* Protection of Australians living with food allergies and intolerances.
Australians deserve confidence that food labels accurately reflect what is being purchased and consumed. They also deserve confidence that regulatory agencies have adequate powers, resources and enforcement mechanisms to investigate and address food fraud.
I respectfully request that the Australian Government establish an independent Parliamentary Inquiry or Investigation Committee with powers to examine:
* The prevalence of food fraud across Australia’s food supply chain.
* The effectiveness of current food labelling laws.
* Country-of-origin verification processes.
* Supply-chain transparency and traceability.
* Enforcement practices and penalties for breaches.
* Protection of consumers with food allergies.
* Whether Australia should establish a dedicated National Food Fraud Unit, similar to those operating in several other countries.
Such an inquiry should seek evidence from:
* Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
* The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
* State food authorities
* Independent food scientists
* Consumer advocacy organisations
* Australian farmers and food producers
* Industry representatives
* Medical and allergy experts
The purpose of such an inquiry should be to restore public confidence, strengthen transparency, protect consumers, and ensure that Australia’s food standards continue to reflect the high level of integrity expected by the Australian community.
I respectfully ask that you advise whether you support the establishment of such an inquiry and what steps your Government intends to take to address these concerns.
Thank you for your consideration of this important matter. I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Reference
Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Four Corners – Duped: Food Exposed (2026).
https://iview.abc.net.
