Welcome to the Australian Local Food System Policy Database. This is a collection of policies from New South Wales (NSW) and Victorian local governments that relate to healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems.
For further information about using the database and how it was created see How to use the database. You can search the database by using the fields below. Domain refers to eight broad categories under which various topics are situated. The domains and topics are based on a framework of recommendations for local government action on creating a healthy, sustainable, and equitable food system (also located on the ‘How to use the database’ page linked above).
To cite the database: Reeve B, Carrad A, Rose N, Charlton K & Aguirre-Bielschowsky I (2021) Australian Local Food System Policy Database. Available at: https://law-food-systems.sydney.edu.au/policy-database (access date).
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| Document title | Relevant text in the policy | Domain | Topic | State | Local Government name | Council type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Shire Rural Land Use Strategy 2017 | – needs of emergency management and disaster preparedness | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Rural Land Use Strategy 2017 | needs of emergency management and disaster preparedness | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Bike Plan | Regardless of the path or crossing selected, the provision of appropriate supporting facilities is important to ensuring the cycle network is accessible, safe and suitable for use by all and is pleasant, inviting and interesting. Some of these facilities include: • Bicycle service stations • Bicycle racks • End-of-trip facilities • Kerb build-outs • Kerb ramps • Lighting • Path maintenance schedules • Seating • Shade, especially from trees • Signage, wayfinding and maps • Water fountains. It is expected that the above listed facilities would be combined as required as part of the future network | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Community Gardens | 3. OBJECTIVES 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. Byron Shire Community Gardens Facilitate the establishment of new community gardens on Council owned and managed land. Regulate the management of existing community gardens to ensure they are maintained in a safe, efficient and productive manner. Support the development and capacity of existing community gardens as social and cultural assets within the Shire. Provide guidelines and procedures that clarify the management responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in community gardens across Byron Shire. Promote knowledge and access in relation to nutritious, organic and locally produced foods to enhance regional food security within the context of climate change and peak oil. Provide opportunities for outdoor learning that support Council’s sustainability education initiatives. Position Byron Shire Council as a leader in advancing sustainability within the community. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Community Gardens | 3. OBJECTIVES 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. Byron Shire Community Gardens Facilitate the establishment of new community gardens on Council owned and managed land. Regulate the management of existing community gardens to ensure they are maintained in a safe, efficient and productive manner. Support the development and capacity of existing community gardens as social and cultural assets within the Shire. Provide guidelines and procedures that clarify the management responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in community gardens across Byron Shire. Promote knowledge and access in relation to nutritious, organic and locally produced foods to enhance regional food security within the context of climate change and peak oil. Provide opportunities for outdoor learning that support Council’s sustainability education initiatives. Position Byron Shire Council as a leader in advancing sustainability within the community. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | Community events like the Mullumbimby Farmers Market regularly activate the open space network and create a vibrant community atmosphere for residents and visitors | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | Ensure new or upgrades to footpaths and shared paths and recommendations from the Bike Plan (action SW08) address accessibility and include supporting infrastructure such as seating, water bubblers, shade and lighting. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | Ensure new or upgrades to footpaths and shared paths recommendations from the Bike Plan (action SW08) address accessibility and include supporting infrastructure such as seating, water bubblers, shade, lighting and dog waste bag dispensers. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | A valuable community asset, the Mullumbimby Community Garden adjoins the Sportsfield. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | Edible landscapes The development of community gardens is becoming more commonplace for councils. Recognition of the benefits of the social interaction resulting from community gardening and the importance of edible landscapes is particularly important in urban settings where backyards are becoming smaller. However, in an area like Byron Shire, where the population is ageing, community gardens can provide a recreation outlet for residents that may not necessarily be able to maintain their own gardens full-time. There are currently two formal community gardens in the Shire at Mullumbimby and Ocean Shores and some other edible landscapes and informal gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | Other experiences and activities in Ocean Shores include The Shara Community Gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | There are a number of local parks serving residents and Suffolk Park Sports Field is the main sports park in the area. A skate park and full size basketball court are also located within the Sports Field. An informal (unauthorised) BMX/pump track and community garden also exists in the sport park | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | A valuable community asset, the Mullumbimby Community Garden adjoins the Sportsfield. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | Edible landscapes The development of community gardens is becoming more commonplace for councils. Recognition of the benefits of the social interaction resulting from community gardening and the importance of edible landscapes is particularly important in urban settings where backyards are becoming smaller. However, in an area like Byron Shire, where the population is ageing, community gardens can provide a recreation outlet for residents that may not necessarily be able to maintain their own gardens full-time. There are currently two formal community gardens in the Shire at Mullumbimby and Ocean Shores and some other edible landscapes and informal gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | Other experiences and activities in Ocean Shores include The Shara Community Gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Byron Shire Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment and Action Plan 2017 – 2036 | There are a number of local parks serving residents and Suffolk Park Sports Field is the main sports park in the area. A skate park and full size basketball court are also located within the Sports Field. An informal (unauthorised) BMX/pump track and community garden also exists in the sport park | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| C ul t ur al P l an 20 1 7 – 2020 | Agriculture, exhibitions, performances | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| C ul t ur al P l an 20 1 7 – 2020 | Crookwell Potato Festival Annual festival staged Crookwell Potato Festival Committee; and Tourism Staff | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| C ul t ur al P l an 20 1 7 – 2020 | Crookwell Potato Festival | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| C ul t ur al P l an 20 1 7 – 2020 | Crookwell Potato Festival Annual festival staged Crookwell Potato Festival Committee; and Tourism Staff | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| C ul t ur al P l an 20 1 7 – 2020 | Farm Field Days | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| C ul t ur al P l an 20 1 7 – 2020 | Lavender, Herb & Chilli Festival | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| C ul t ur al P l an 20 1 7 – 2020 | Pumpkin Festival | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| C5 Special Plans and Arrangements | C5.5.2 Options Available for Catering Provision In early hours of morning, access 24 hour fast food outlets such as McDonalds and KFC for short time frame provision. Refer to Contact Directory, Part A1. Council (Venues Department) can provide 40 meals at short notice. Council has a commercial kitchen facilities at the Stonnington City Centre and Prahran Town Hall. Grattan Gardens Community Centre has a commercial kitchen and two smaller kitchenettes. The Salvation Army has a mobile food unit, which can produce cooked meals. Packaged meals can be purchased from local supermarkets open 24 hours. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| C5 Special Plans and Arrangements | Under the provisions of the MEMP, the Red Cross Emergency Services is to be alerted or activated when the nature of the incident indicates any of the following: More than one substantial meal for affected persons is required to be supplied. Reimbursement for incurred costs will be claimed by local suppliers. Goods are required to be purchased by authorised Red Cross purchasing officers. Otherwise Council arranges catering within its resources. The Red Cross have a role of coordinating catering requirements. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| C5 Special Plans and Arrangements | The role of Environmental Health is to provide education and enforcement measures to monitor and minimise risks to public health and wellbeing from food, water, disease and other environmental sources. The City of Stonnington’s Public Health functions include: Food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| C5.5 Catering – Sub Plan | C5.5.2 Options Available for Catering Provision In early hours of morning, access 24 hour fast food outlets such as McDonalds and KFC for short time frame provision. Refer to Contact Directory, Part A1. Council (Venues Department) can provide 40 meals at short notice. Council has a commercial kitchen facilities at the Stonnington City Centre and Prahran Town Hall. Grattan Gardens Community Centre has a commercial kitchen and two smaller kitchenettes. The Salvation Army has a mobile food unit, which can produce cooked meals. Packaged meals can be purchased from local supermarkets open 24 hours. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| C5.5 Catering – Sub Plan | Under the provisions of the MEMP, the Red Cross Emergency Services is to be alerted or activated when the nature of the incident indicates any of the following: More than one substantial meal for affected persons is required to be supplied. Reimbursement for incurred costs will be claimed by local suppliers. Goods are required to be purchased by authorised Red Cross purchasing officers. Otherwise Council arranges catering within its resources. The Red Cross have a role of coordinating catering requirements. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| C5.5 Catering – Sub Plan | The role of Environmental Health is to provide education and enforcement measures to monitor and minimise risks to public health and wellbeing from food, water, disease and other environmental sources. The City of Stonnington’s Public Health functions include: Food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Cabonne 2025: Community Strategic Plan | • State and Australian Governments Advocate • Central Tablelands Water •Community | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |