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 STRATEGY | Sustainable shopping is encouraged | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| CITY STRATEGY | Diverse agricultural opportunities in the City’s rural areas are promoted, existing rural activities are supported, and new rural enterprises are encouraged. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| CITY STRATEGY | Rural and agricultural activities play a key part in the City’s economic development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| CITY STRATEGY | The City’s rural economy, especially in emerging areas such as agricultural hubs, has the potential to contribute to a more diverse regional economic base and to provide local jobs. Contemporary agricultural activities, such as large hydroponic farms, are more labour intensive and provide more employment per hectare than industries such as warehousing and logistics | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Civic Parks Generic Plan orMnnog=cn1 | 2. A bubbler to be installed for each civic park | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Randwick | Metropolitan |
| Civic Parks Generic Plan orMnnog=cn1 | 4. Facilities such as seating and bubblers to complement improved levels of access | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Randwick | Metropolitan |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | This could include: ~ Promotion of river with 100 islands idea. ~ Options around Ulgundahi Island and market garden. ~ Caring for country – protection of significant sites. ~ Weed and site control / management. ~ Training through TAFE for interpretation delivery. ~ Examine feasibility of mission camps / safari camps, integrated tours with a bush tucker meal food options. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | Consider and balance the impact or potential opportunities for the Clarence River Way of catchment wide issues from natural resource management to sustainable urban growth, flood plain management, riparian and estuarine ecosystems, to sustainable fishing and farming practices. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | Objective 3 Strategies Actions Work with regional industry towards sustainable outcomes. Work with regional industry including timber, sugarcane, commercial fishing, and farming to promote tourism outcomes, and the health of the river. This may include farmstays, gate to plate and local produce opportunities, sustainable urban growth, sustainable fishing, farming and land management practices. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | This could include: ~ Promotion of river with 100 islands idea. ~ Options around Ulgundahi Island and market garden. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | Develop networks and linkages between local growers and sellers. Working with producers to improve consistency of supply. Ensure the providence of local produce is integrated in Restaurant/Café service delivery. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | ~ Encourage further private sector investment in tourism retail product including antiques, clothes boutiques, fine arts and craft, giftware, and fine food emporiums. ~ Encourage private sector investment in high quality and family orientated food and beverage. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | Develop networks and linkages between local growers and sellers. Working with producers to improve consistency of supply. Ensure the providence of local produce is integrated in Restaurant/Café service delivery. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | Encourage private investment in new business and investment opportunities for the private sector – health resorts/ day spas wellness centre, possible 5 star safari tented accommodation, farmstays and Bed and Breakfast, restaurants, cafes and bistros, farm gates. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | Identify appropriate representative bodies for allied industries linked to the river (food producers and agriculture, fisheries, forestry), build networks and assist these groups to maximise their potential and contribution to CRW | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | Objective 3 Strategies Actions Work with regional industry towards sustainable outcomes. Work with regional industry including timber, sugarcane, commercial fishing, and farming to promote tourism outcomes, and the health of the river. This may include farmstays, gate to plate and local produce opportunities, sustainable urban growth, sustainable fishing, farming and land management practices. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | This could include: ~ Promotion of river with 100 islands idea. ~ Options around Ulgundahi Island and market garden. ~ Caring for country – protection of significant sites. ~ Weed and site control / management. ~ Training through TAFE for interpretation delivery. ~ Examine feasibility of mission camps / safari camps, integrated tours with a bush tucker meal food options. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | Work with local food and beverage producers to establish feasibility of a Clarence Valley Food Brand. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| clarence river way masterplan TOURISM INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN | Develop networks and linkages between local growers and sellers. Working with producers to improve consistency of supply. Ensure the providence of local produce is integrated in Restaurant/Café service delivery. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Clarence Valley Community land, Crown Reserves and other Public Places Generic Plan of Management | Visitor Infrastructure – This plan of management authorises the construction or use of the following infrastructure, in accordance with clause 66 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007: – barbecues – club houses, halls, and pavilions – community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Clarence Valley Community land, Crown Reserves and other Public Places Generic Plan of Management | Visitor Infrastructure – This plan of management authorises the construction or use of the following infrastructure, in accordance with clause 66 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007: – barbecues – club houses, halls, and pavilions – community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Clarence Valley Affordable Housing Strategy | The Clarence Valley Council Affordable Housing Strategy provides an opportunity for Council to respond to the increasing problem of the reduced amount of affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Strategy is an important management tool to provide useful input into Council wide management plans and other plans such as the Economic Development Strategic Plan and the Local Environmental Plan. Council has an important role to play in housing provision, and planning for better local housing, promoting a range of housing that is affordable to households of varying financial capacity, including an adequate supply of housing that is affordable for very low, low and moderate income households. Affordable housing contributes to social, economic and environmental benefits for Council and the community. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| CLARENCE VALLEY OPEN SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN | At least one drinking tap / fountain where potable water is available. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| CLARENCE VALLEY OPEN SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN | Drinking taps / fountains provided at picnic and barbecue areas and built facilities/amenities, where potable water is available. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| CLARENCE VALLEY OPEN SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN | Provide seating, bubblers, and shade at Grafton skatepark | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| CLARENCE VALLEY OPEN SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN | Two or more drinking taps / fountains where potable water is available. Taps for picnic and barbecue areas, and active recreation areas. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| CLARENCE VALLEY OPEN SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN | A community garden in Wattle Park, Yamba is close to completion. Community nursery in Minnie Water. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| CLARENCE VALLEY OPEN SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN | Community gardens Community gardens in recent years have become very popular, especially among people living in urban areas who have little or no private open space in which to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers. depends on the interest and effort of the people involved, and the level of funding available. Community gardens and nurseries may be managed by a public land owner such as a local Council, a community association, or by a co-operative managed by people who have plots in the garden and other interested people. A community garden has recently been established in Wattle Park, Yamba. Community nurseries operate in Minnie Water and Townsend. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| CLARENCE VALLEY OPEN SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN | Investigate interest and feasibility of community garden in: § Market Square, Grafton (PoM 2000) | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| CLARENCE VALLEY OPEN SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN | Potential for community gardens in areas of higher housing density, aging of the population, and for people with an interest in sustainable living and growing own food/flowers. Opportunity to provide community gardens in existing open space | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |