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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF PORT PHILLIP 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT | Health services Support public health by monitoring registered food premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| CITY OF PORT PHILLIP 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT | Timeliness Time taken to action food complaints* 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 Target 2018/19 1.76 days 1.67 days 1.58 days 1.74 days Results remain positive and consistent with previous years ensuring all food complaints are actioned in less than two days. Service standard Percentage of required food safety assessments undertaken* 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % All of our registered Class 1 and Class 2 food premises received an annual food safety assessment in accordance with the Food Act 1984. This result has been consistent with the previous years at 100 per cent. Service cost Cost of food safety service per premises* Health and safety All critical and major non-compliance notifications about food premises followed up on the due date* 99 % 99 % 100 % 100 % 95 % Strong work continues in the area of critical and major non-compliance notifications followed up on time meeting our target of 100 per cent. Service | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 РRevised June 2019 | • Parking technology renewal and upgrade: РClarendon Street precinct, South Melbourne Market and Albert Road | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | address security and public safety concerns, including at South Melbourne Market. ($488,000) | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Develop a strategic vision and business case for the South Melbourne Market to shape the future direction and investment, and plan for and deliver renewal works. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | South Melbourne Market South Melbourne Market Building Compliance South Melbourne Market Renewal Program South Melbourne Market Strategic Business Case | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | South Melbourne Central activity centre (Clarendon Street, South Melbourne Market and surrounding business precincts) | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | South Melbourne Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 РRevised June 2019 | South Melbourne Market Residents who agree South Melbourne Market is a significant benefit to residents 99 % | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 РRevised June 2019 | South Melbourne Market building compliance works • South Melbourne Market renewals: РBuilding access system, security guard room and security cameras upgrade РRolling renewal of roller doors РReconfiguration of fire sprinklers РLighting enhancements РExtraction fan replacement РUpgrade to offal cool room • South Melbourne Market stall changeover refit works • South Melbourne Town Hall renewal and upgrade Рrepair existing building | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | South Melbourne Market cleaning | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | South Melbourne Market Compliance- funding has increased to $1.2 million, with $700,000 to be funded from the Asset Renewal Reserve, for additional compliance expenses. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | South Melbourne Market Ensure the market operates in a sustainable and economically viable manner; manage a safe and family friendly market for all ages and abilities to enjoy; provide special events and programs such as the Night Markets, Mussel Festival and NEFF Kitchen; provide a friendly, accessible meeting place where people can feel part of a community. 2019/20 $6,432,748 $1,927,000 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Operating Operating Operating Operating $6,483,338 $7,103,981 $874,500 $6,956,843 Capital Capital Capital Capital $849,750 $899,250 | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | South Melbourne Market Visitors to the South Melbourne Market during the year | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | support and permit local markets (for example, Gasworks, Veg Out, Hank Marvin). | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | We will work towards this outcome by: A. Enhancing the prosperity of our shopping precincts and the South Melbourne Market by working with traders and land owners by adopting a place-based approach. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | . An increase in affordable housing, services targeted at | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | • Work with the Victorian Government and local community housing organisations to optimise benefits from existing social housing sites, through increased yield, quality and housing type, aligned to local needs. • Facilitate partnerships between the community housing, private and philanthropic sectors that fund and deliver new housing projects, including in Fishermans Bend. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | 1.2 An increase in affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Advocate to the Federal Government for funded support and tax reform that addresses housing affordability. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Advocate to the Victorian Government: • for an affordable housing target in Fishermans Bend • to introduce ‘Inclusionary Zoning’ to deliver affordable and social housing through private sector development • for improved public and social housing, and better standards for boarding and rooming houses, to improve safety, amenity and privacy of residents | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | advocating for and facilitating partnerships to support delivery of diverse, affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Affordable housing and homelessness | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Affordable housing and homelessness | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | An increase in affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Major upgrades to organisations, and sporting and community ensuring our services meet facilities, investing in the needs of our rapidly delivering new affordable growing community. housing projects by partnering with housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Our priorities for the next four years: • Implement In Our Backyard – Growing Affordable Housing in Port Phillip 2015-2025 to increase the supply and diversity of affordable housing aligned to priority local needs – low income families, older people, key workers, and single people at greatest risk of homelessness. • Review and implement the Homelessness Action Strategy 2015-2020, and provide support for people experiencing homelessness to access suitable housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Service Measure Affordable housing and homelessness Council facilitated units on Council land | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Services that contribute to this direction Service 2019/20 Affordable housing and homelessness Provide direct assessment, referral and interim case management support services; coordinate integrated responses to public homelessness and rooming policy development and planning controls; present programs to enhance understanding of homelessness and housing stress; support affordable housing projects including mixed community-private housing developments, and affordable housing contributions in Fishermans Bend. 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Operating Operating Operating Operating $1,550,306 $1,386,917 $1,518,832 $1,458,258 Capital Capital Capital Capital house issues; support increased supply and quality of $0 $0 $0 $0 affordable housing through advocacy, partnerships, | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| City of Port Phillip Council Plan 2017-27 Year 3 – Revised June 2019 | Social housing as a percentage of housing stock6 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |