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 |
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| Climate Ready Whittlesea Climate change adaptation plan | Whittlesea Council is working in partnership with Deakin University and the local farming community. The aim of the project is to investigate the potential of agriculture in the rural north of the municipality and its role in supporting the economic and environmental sustainability, and social wellbeing of our community both now and into the future. To do this the project has modelled two separate climate change scenarios and the impact these have on a number of different commodity types. This has been tied to local farmers’ knowledge and other environmental conditions to provide robust localised data on the potential for agriculture in the municipality. This project is still underway however it has already resulted in the release of Story Maps. These Story Maps represent this modelling and allow local landholders, farmers, residents and other interested individuals and organisations to have access to this study via an interactive platform. It also gives Council the information to formulate policy and strategy to strengthen the agricultural sector, as well as advocate to other levels of government to do the same. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Whittlesea | Metropolitan |
| Climate Ready Whittlesea Climate change adaptation plan | combined the knowledge of local farmers with scientific modelling in order to increase the quality of the research and build both the community and Council’s capacity in understanding the implications of climate change on the local agricultural sector. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Whittlesea | Metropolitan |
| Climate Ready Whittlesea Climate change adaptation plan | Whittlesea Council is working in partnership with Deakin University and the local farming community. The aim of the project is to investigate the potential of agriculture in the rural north of the municipality and its role in supporting the economic and environmental sustainability, and social wellbeing of our community both now and into the future. To do this the project has modelled two separate climate change scenarios and the impact these have on a number of different commodity types. This has been tied to local farmers’ knowledge and other environmental conditions to provide robust localised data on the potential for agriculture in the municipality. This project is still underway however it has already resulted in the release of Story Maps. These Story Maps represent this modelling and allow local landholders, farmers, residents and other interested individuals and organisations to have access to this study via an interactive platform. It also gives Council the information to formulate policy and strategy to strengthen the agricultural sector, as well as advocate to other levels of government to do the same. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Whittlesea | Metropolitan |
| Coastal Plan of Management | In the off leash areas provide facilities associated with off leash areas, such as water bubblers. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Code for Keeping Domesticated Animals | Code for Keeping Domesticated Animals | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Code of Conduct and Procedures | 3.6 You must not harass or unlawfully discriminate against others, or support others who harass or unlawfully discriminate against others, on the grounds of sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2017-2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | Provide drinking water and sewer services to the community | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2017-2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | Undertake advocacy for reduced use of non-biodegradable plastic bags in our community | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2017-2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | City Prosperity Group What Council Delivers Encourage job creation through programs in investment attraction, entrepreneurial development, sector development in agri-food and digital (or identified sector development), and advocacy with government and industry partners for infrastructure investment. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2017-2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | Development, ongoing implementation and monitoring of entrepreneurial events with special focus on digital technology, agri-food and tourism and related sectors | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2017-2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | Implement the Economic Strategy action plan:  Refresh and implement digital strategy  Deliver new agri-food strategy | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2017-2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | Implement the Economic Strategy action plan:  Refresh and implement digital strategy  Deliver new agri-food strategy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 1 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS | Coffs Coast Food Festivals (including Woolgoolga Curryfest, Sawtell Chillifest, | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 1 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS | HARMONY FESTIVAL Recognised as Coffs Harbour’s most diverse, exciting, exotic and adventure-filled event, the Harmony Festival was staged at the Regional Botanic Garden in March. With the theme ‘Celebrating everyone’s journey to calling Coffs home’, the festival included an international food market, an Aussie surf culture showcase, the Planet Coffs creative play space, the ‘Beats and Feets’ dance tent and a megamix of acts from across the globe on the main stage. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 1 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS | A GROWING CITY Public comment was sought on the draft Coffs Harbour Local Growth Management Strategy. The LGMS will set out how and where growth will occur in the Coffs region over the next 20 years, while protecting valuable environmental, agricultural land and neighbourhood character. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 1 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS | SCHOOLS GO MAD Council approved 14 projects in the 2019 round of “Make a Difference” (MAD) Green Grants for schools and childcare centres. The environmental projects include reducing waste, protecting our local habitat with biodiversity initiatives and increasing local food production with kitchen gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 2 REGULATORY INFORMATION | Loaves and Fishes Charity Foodstore – food for homeless and disadvantaged | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 2 REGULATORY INFORMATION | South Coffs Community Gardens – Refund of Building Fees | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 2 REGULATORY INFORMATION | South Coffs Community Gardens – Refund of Building Fees | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 1 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS | Coffs Coast Food Festivals (including Woolgoolga Curryfest, Sawtell Chillifest, Taste Woolgoolga). They attracted tens of thousands of people and generated millions of dollars for our local economy. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 1 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS | Agricultural Advisory Committee | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 1 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS | FOODCON 2018 Real food champion, chef and media personality, Paul West, joined local food producers and providers at Coffs Harbour’s popular annual FoodCon industry event in November. The ‘River Cottage Australia’ host was among the key speakers at the event, which Council stages as an opportunity for people across the food value chain to connect, exhibit products and services to potential markets, as well as collaborate and inspire the future direction for the region’s food journey | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT – SECTION 2 REGULATORY INFORMATION | Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2019/20 OPERATIONAL PLAN | 2019/20 Rating Structure (continued) Impact on Non-Residential Ratepayers The following table shows the impact on the ‘Ordinary Rate’ payable for the ‘average’ non-residential (Farmland and Business) property in 2019/20 with a 2.7% IPART Rate Peg increase in ‘General Income’ for 2019/20. – The Ordinary Rate for Farmland properties has been based on an average land valuation of $458,100 – – The Ordinary Rate for Business properties (outside of the Coffs Harbour CBD) has been based on an average land valuation of $423,600 The Ordinary Rate for City Centre Business properties has been based on an average land valuation of $633,200 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2019/20 OPERATIONAL PLAN | M0071: Conduct 100% of “Scores on Doors” food inspections that fall due within the reporting period | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2019/20 OPERATIONAL PLAN | CITY PROSPERITY GROUP What Council Delivers Encourage job creation through programs in investment attraction, entrepreneurial development, sector development in agri-food and digital (or identified sector development), and advocacy with government and industry partners for infrastructure investment. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 2019/20 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Development, ongoing implementation and monitoring of entrepreneurial events with special focus on digital technology, agri-food and tourism and related sectors | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| Coffs Harbour City Council Open Space Strategy 2010 | A trail network of defined pathways with opportunities to digress to view features. Access to seating and drinking water at nodes | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| Coffs Harbour City Council Open Space Strategy 2010 | All new picnic facilities should be designed from a whole of park perspective. The overall integrated site design plan should addresses elements such as access points; water, shade; permeability of the site for access and ease of movement through the site; layout of activity spaces including compatible of activity spaces. Picnic facilities need to be supported by water points, toilets and shelters that can support families and larger groups. Picnic facilities are normally provided within District or Regional level open space | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |
| Coffs Harbour City Council Open Space Strategy 2010 | Meeting place; shade and shelter, seating and drinking water, access to nature, all accessible to people with a disability | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Coffs Harbour | Regional |