Remote communities tend to fork out much more on their weekly shop than their urban counterparts, putting pressure on First Nation communities.
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That's prompted the federal government to pull together a strategy for food security in remote Indigenous communities, with consultation to start this week and a final plan expected in two years.
Shoppers in remote areas can pay upwards of 50 per cent more for food and other essentials at regional supermarkets.
Food can also be of poorer quality and availability can be patchy.
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney said everyone should have access to affordable, fresh and health food, especially children and older people.
"We want people to have their say on what will work to improve the price, quality of food and other essential groceries in remote communities," the minister said.
The final strategy is expected in 2026, with $11.8 million committed by the federal government for the plan and early projects.
Commonwealth and state and territory governments will be involved in the work, in partnership with First Nations people.
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