Action description:
A collaboration working with the Northern Australian Aboriginal Kakadu Plum Alliance (NAAKPA) to provide technical support and guidance as well as chemical and microbiological measurements. NMI has supported NAAKPA in the areas of regulatory compliance for trade, food safety and understanding the nutritional value proposition of their bushfood commodities. Examples include novel bushfoods such as green ants and Terminalia canescens tree tea (Jilungin tea). NMI has provided connections within government and industry, including conference participation, to support NAAKPA's marketing, regulatory needs and provide new business opportunity.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform Two
Outcome:
Outcome 08
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Self-managed business owners
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Industry and Science
Resourcing:
$0.1 million
Delivery timeframe:
Ongoing
Agency:
Department of Industry, Science and Resources