Food waste is a global problem, with significant environmental, social and economic implications. A concerted effort that engages all world governments would be an optimal approach to address food waste. While there has been some international agreement, strategies on how to reduce food waste remain the purview of national, state and local governments. In this article, we explore the Australian government’s commitment to fighting food waste, and strategies to realise its vision to halve food waste by 2030. Arguing that voluntary action may not be sufficient to reach this goal, we highlight the role that law can play in fighting food waste.

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法律在打击澳大利亚食物浪费方面的重要作用

食物浪费是一个全球性问题，具有重大的环境、社会和经济影响。世界各国政府的共同努力将是解决食物浪费问题的最佳方法。虽然已经达成了一些国际协议，但如何减少食物浪费的战略仍然是国家、州和地方政府的职权范围。在本文中，我们探讨了澳大利亚政府对打击食物浪费的承诺，以及实现其到 2030 年将食物浪费减半的愿景的战略。认为自愿行动可能不足以实现这一目标，我们强调法律可以在其中发挥的作用与食物浪费作斗争。