Far from niche culinary novelties, a report released today highlights the importance of Traditional Knowledge protection in Australian Native Foods – an industry rooted in 60,000 years of Indigenous history.
The Nuffield report of Marlon Motlop, a proud Larrakia/Gulumeorrgin, Kungarrakany Erub/Darnley man, highlights the importance of Australian native foods such as the Kakadu plum, Warrigal greens and Rock fuchsia. It calls for increased First Nations leadership in the rapidly growing industry.
Marlon, a former Port Adelaide footballer, has taken a deep dive into how Australian Native Foods connect people, culture and country. He offers practical steps to ensure the knowledge systems and cultural practices involved with them are respected and protected.
