Food Technology Australia
"In 2014 Australians enjoyed a varied diet, with many multicultural influences"
Outline a timeline identifying the historical factors that have impacted on Australia's current food supply. (Include traditional Indigenous Australians)
(5 marks)
2) Discuss TWO contemporary influences that influence the availability of foods currently on offer in Australia in 2014.
(15 marks)
The availability of foods currently on offer in Australia is influenced by numerous factors including;
Technology
The Economy
The political situation of the country
Government
Economical and Political influences, influence the availability of food currently on offer in Australia significantly and will be explored in more detail.
Economy is the financial system of a country or region developed by the government that ensures efficient production, distribution and consumption of goods and services to meet the demands of the population and the supply of money.
Around the world there are countries with stable(strong) or weak economies. Stable economies are generally expanding and draw attention of investors. They are guarded by government legislation to guarantee their stability. They are primarily found in developed countries. Weak economies are not expanding and therefore do not draw the attention of investors. Because these economies are not appealing, the government does not feel the need to guarantee their stability. Weak economies can also develop if governments are unstable. Weak economies are primarily found in developing countries.
The Australian government ensures that Australia has a secure and successful food industry by ensuring our economy remains stable. This ensures that Australia has a stable flow of food products available for the community. As well as having a large and stable economy, Australia has a 'market economy'. This implies that the production and distribution of goods and services happens predominantly through private enterprise, and price is
Outline a timeline identifying the historical factors that have impacted on Australia's current food supply. (Include traditional Indigenous Australians)
(5 marks)
2) Discuss TWO contemporary influences that influence the availability of foods currently on offer in Australia in 2014.
(15 marks)
The availability of foods currently on offer in Australia is influenced by numerous factors including;
Technology
The Economy
The political situation of the country
Government
Economical and Political influences, influence the availability of food currently on offer in Australia significantly and will be explored in more detail.
Economy is the financial system of a country or region developed by the government that ensures efficient production, distribution and consumption of goods and services to meet the demands of the population and the supply of money.
Around the world there are countries with stable(strong) or weak economies. Stable economies are generally expanding and draw attention of investors. They are guarded by government legislation to guarantee their stability. They are primarily found in developed countries. Weak economies are not expanding and therefore do not draw the attention of investors. Because these economies are not appealing, the government does not feel the need to guarantee their stability. Weak economies can also develop if governments are unstable. Weak economies are primarily found in developing countries.
The Australian government ensures that Australia has a secure and successful food industry by ensuring our economy remains stable. This ensures that Australia has a stable flow of food products available for the community. As well as having a large and stable economy, Australia has a 'market economy'. This implies that the production and distribution of goods and services happens predominantly through private enterprise, and price is