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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | 1.2.3.3 Undertake food premises inspections to ensure compliance with NSW Food Act. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Food premises inspected annually/ 100% | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Percentage of required food safety inspections undertaken | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | 1.1.1.2 Advocate for funding to develop a Regional Agriculture Strategy (AVS 2). | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | 2.1 Our economy is strong and diverse Delivery Program 2018-21 Activity 2.1.1 Support and grow local business and agriculture Operational Plan 2019-20 Action 2.1.1.1 Seek funding to develop a Regional Agriculture Strategy. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | 2.2 We develop our key assets to enhance agriculture, boost tourism and support existing business | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | 2.2 We develop our key assets to enhance agriculture, to boost tourism and support existing business | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Measure/Target Funding/ Secured Strategy/ Commenced | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | Participate in community events (e.g. Junee Show, Farmers Markets, Illabo Show) | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | 3.2.5 Enhance the Rail and Agriculture sector | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | 4.2.2.4 Provide support to the Agriculture sector to expand markets and embrace technological improvement | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | Facilitate forum on local issues with Agriculture sector | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | 4.2.2.4 Provide support to the Agriculture sector to expand markets and embrace technological improvement | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | Statement of Ordinary Rates and Annual Charges 2.7% Rate Peg increase across all rate categories as set by the Independent pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) NSW Rating Structure 2019/2020 1 July 2016 Base Date Land Values Rate Pegging 2.7% Ad Rate / Charge Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | 4.1.2.2 Support the establishment of and maintain community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | 5.1.3.2 Support community activities such as Landcare and community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | 4.1.2.2 Support the establishment of and maintain community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | 5.1.3.2 Support community activities such as Landcare and community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-2023 | 3.2.1.11 Conduct food and skin penetration premises inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Commercial Street Vending and Mobile Vending Vehicles Policy | Policy Objectives The policy objectives are to:  define the requirements for trading from a mobile vending vehicle on the street within Ashfield Local Government Area,  stipulate requirements for the handling, storage and display of food for sale from a mobile vending vehicle,  require a permit from Council is required before mobile vending can occur within the Ashfield Local Government Area,  ensure compliance with equivalent standards used across local government areas in NSW. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| CommL:nity Strategy Plan | 3.2 Seek affordable housing options for all residents | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| CommL:nity Strategy Plan | Council will work with relevant government departments to provide opportunities to enhance and maintain the environment within the Shire, being mindful of the importance of farming land and terrestrial and aquatic environments for the community. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| CommL:nity Strategy Plan | Enhance our agricultural economy The last two themes have been added since the previous plan as they came through as very strong elements of local life in the consultation sessions. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| CommL:nity Strategy Plan | Theme 6 – Enhancing our Agricultural Wealth Strategic Objectives 6.1 Maintenance of infrastructure to support agriculture 6.2 Optimise the opportunities to develop Agricultural industry 6.3 Commitment to the support of Agriculture in Temora Shire 6.4 Develop a strategy to cope with the consolidation of farming enterprises | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| COMMUNAL FOOD GARDEN (COMMUNITY GARDEN) | Purpose The Communal Food Garden (Community Garden) Assessment Guidelines set out the key considerations for assessing the suitability of a particular site for growing food on a communal basis, as well as the steps involved in assessing and approving a new communal food garden proposal. The guidelines focus on the process for assessing sites on Council owned or managed land. They can also be used to help guide site choices and the process to establish food gardens on land owned by other public entities such as VicTrack or Melbourne Water, as well as on private land. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNAL FOOD GARDEN (COMMUNITY GARDEN) | Purpose The Communal Food Garden (Community Garden) Assessment Guidelines set out the key considerations for assessing the suitability of a particular site for growing food on a communal basis, as well as the steps involved in assessing and approving a new communal food garden proposal. The guidelines focus on the process for assessing sites on Council owned or managed land. They can also be used to help guide site choices and the process to establish food gardens on land owned by other public entities such as VicTrack or Melbourne Water, as well as on private land. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017/18 – 2026/27 | Ensure water security for all towns and villages. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017/18 – 2026/27 | To create a dynamic area sustaining its agricultural and natural heritage | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017/18 – 2026/27 | 6.6 Community Gardens in the towns Provider Provider Provider Provider | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |