Julie Dunbabin, the founder of the School Food Matters program in Tasmania, is pushing for a nationwide free school lunch initiative across Australia. Currently, Australia is one of the few high-income countries that does not provide children with a daily meal at school. The School Food Matters program, which serves approximately 21,500 healthy meals weekly to students in 60 public schools across Tasmania, is largely funded by the Tasmanian government. Dunbabin believes that expanding this program could significantly improve nutritional outcomes and address food insecurity. While the meals are currently free, she suggests that a small parental contribution of around $5 per meal could be necessary for sustainability. Experts like Katherine Kent and Miriam Williams emphasize that providing nutritious meals can enhance student concentration and overall well-being. A national school food summit recently held in Hobart called for coordinated action from the federal government to address food insecurity and improve student health. The Tasmanian government has already invested about $14.6 million into this initiative over the past two years, showcasing the potential for a similar program on a national scale.