Australian Local Food System Policy Database - Strengthening Food Systems Governance at the Local Level

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
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN	Drinking water quality – compliance with microbiological requirements	Health and Wellbeing	Access to safe drinking water	NSW	Tenterfield	Regional
Community Strategic Plan	S2.3 Secure sustainable water supplies for the Shire	Health and Wellbeing	Access to safe drinking water	NSW	Moree Plains	Regional
Community Strategic Plan	 Comply with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines	Health and Wellbeing	Access to safe drinking water	NSW	Moree Plains	Regional
Community Strategic Plan	Protect and enhance productive farmland, our artesian water and other water resources	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	NSW	Moree Plains	Regional
Community Strategic Plan	S1.2 Protect and enhance productive farmland, our artesian water and other water resources	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	NSW	Moree Plains	Regional
Community Strategic Plan	3.4 Recognise the valuable contribution of the agriculture sector to the local economy	Economic Development	Local food producers	NSW	Oberon	Regional
Community Strategic Plan	Affordable housing	Social Policy	Affordable housing	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Fter ardale in and in ardaility initiatie and rra	Social Policy	Affordable housing	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	 ydney in rie ntine t inreae in ardaility i a rin nern and a een identified a a ririty r te Fairfield City Cnity Platin rt inetr deand and te deiraility  area r i ine earner i iatin n te ardaility  in r l t derate ine eld Fairfield in arin t ter ydney r i re ardale t in ardaility i a ey  r te lal nity	Social Policy	Affordable housing	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Fd r at te a ele	Health and Wellbeing	Education/events on food system issues	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	HOUSING CHOICE While there has been nearly 6,000 high density dwellings constructed in Ku-ring-gai over the past decade the proportion of medium density dwellings remains significantly lower. Our community engagement clearly indicated that residents are seeking greater housing choice in the Ku-ring-gai area for all age groups. New housing will need to be more varied than before to meet these changing needs and preferences and to respond to the Greater Sydney Commission’s housing objectives within the North District Plan. Our challenge is to plan for more diverse and adaptable housing development while protecting and enhancing the visual landscape and built characteristics of Ku-ring-gai. In considering these challenges we also need to focus on facilitating a diverse and affordable range of housing to meet our community needs.	Social Policy	Affordable housing	NSW	Ku-ring-gai	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	nrae te etalient  edatinal rra at ealt and ntritin	Health and Wellbeing	Education/events on food system issues	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Issue: C6 Housing Choice and Affordability C6.1 Housing diversity, adaptability and affordability is increased to support the needs of a changing community. Lead, deliver, advocate and facilitate Greater Sydney Commission, NSW Dept of Family and Community Services, Dept Planning and Environment, building industry, residents	Social Policy	Affordable housing	NSW	Ku-ring-gai	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	r Farin r	Health and Wellbeing	Education/events on food system issues	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Caraatta n Fetial Fd tall	Health and Wellbeing	Traditional food cultures	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Fd r at te a ele	Health and Wellbeing	Traditional food cultures	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	e City a r ar ine and retail entre and a ner  in entre i ae a lare rane  ltral iine and eialty 	Health and Wellbeing	Traditional food cultures	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	r Farin r	Sustainability and Environment	Home and community gardening	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	r Farin r	Food Waste	Food losses and food waste	NSW	Fairfield	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	• satisfaction with housing affordability • increased provision of affordable housing	Social Policy	Affordable housing	NSW	Sutherland Shire	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Outcome 5 recognises the need to balance population growth with the need to respect our environment, support agriculture and build on our local fresh food production and other rural activities.	Economic Development	Local food producers	NSW	Penrith	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Develop and implement strategies to improve housing affordability. Develop and implement strategies to improve the supply of social and affordable housing.	Social Policy	Affordable housing	NSW	Sutherland Shire	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	4.3 Create memorable food destinations.	Economic Development	Local food initiatives for economic development	NSW	Willoughby	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Willoughby City Council collects an Affordable Housing levy to support housing options across the City and also owns a number of affordable housing units for rental.	Social Policy	Affordable housing	NSW	Willoughby	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Where we want to be As our community changes we need a range of housing types to meet their needs and diverse budgets and lifestyles. Council will continue to increase the range of housing available, while maintaining the overall quality of development in Penrith	Social Policy	Affordable housing	NSW	Penrith	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	We will also help our community and our staff to understand healthy choices for exercise and nutrition	Health and Wellbeing	Education/events on food system issues	NSW	Penrith	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	What is Council going to do? Council’s three bin system has significantly reduced waste. We divert more than 60% of the waste we collect from landfill through recycling or composting. We run year round audits and education programs to help people understand how to use this system well. We also support our community through workshops, attendance at events and information and advice to minimise their use of resources.	Health and Wellbeing	Education/events on food system issues	NSW	Penrith	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	We will also help our community and our staff to understand healthy choices for exercise and nutrition	Health and Wellbeing	Healthy eating by LG staff	NSW	Penrith	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Outcome 5 recognises the need to balance population growth with the need to respect our environment, support agriculture and build on our local fresh food production and other rural activities.	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	NSW	Penrith	Metropolitan
Community Strategic Plan	Council’s three bin system has significantly reduced waste. We divert more than 60% of the waste we collect from landfill through recycling or composting	Food Waste	Food losses and food waste	NSW	Penrith	Metropolitan