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 | Our local community have the biggest role to play – from the choices they make when buying goods, to using electricity and water and how they sort day to day waste. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Community Strategic Plan | We run year round audits and education programs to help people understand how to use this system well. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Community Strategic Plan | Council also inspects food shops, tattooists, and beauty therapists to be sure they’re taking the right steps to protect the health of their customers | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Community Strategic Plan | We are also responsible for food safety and hygiene in local eateries and restaurants. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | 5.3 We support the productive use of our agricultural land and promote our diverse and thriving local agriculture industry and its right to farm | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | 5.3.1 Develop and implement initiatives which allow rural industries to innovate, adapt and prosper | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | 5.3 We support the productive use of our agricultural land and promote our diverse and thriving local agriculture industry and its right to farm No. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | 5.3.1 Develop and implement initiatives which allow rural industries to innovate, adapt and prosper | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Community Strategic Plan | Partner ÓÅöitÓÅã lÓÅíÓÅÜal ÓÅÖÓÅòÓÅñineÓÅñÓÅñeÓÅñ tÓÅí tÓÅòrn tÓÅíÓÅön ÓÅÜentreÓÅñ intÓÅí ÓÅâÓÅíÓÅíd deÓÅñtinatiÓÅínÓÅñ | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| Community Strategic Plan |  nie and energetic city a a detinatin r d and leire atiitie | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| Community Strategic Plan | PrÓÅíÓÅôide aÓÅÜÓÅÜeÓÅñÓÅñ tÓÅí ÓÅâarÓÅêerÓÅñ ÓÅêarÓÅéetÓÅñ and ÓÅâÓÅíÓÅíd ÓÅÜÓÅíÓÅíÓÅìÓÅñ | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| Community Strategic Plan | 8. Vision for Our Future The Moree Plains Shire is a community that works together achieving a balance between quality of life, enterprising business, agricultural pursuits and looking after our natural resources now and into the future. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Moree Plains | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan | A Vibrant Regional Economy A place where local businesses and agricultural pursuits flourish, new enterprise is encouraged and visitation to the Shire continues to grow | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Moree Plains | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan – Cobar Shire 2030 | COMMUNITY OUTCOME 4.1 A clean and reliable water supply Strategies 4.1.1 Improve water supply infrastructure to Cobar, including piping the Albert Priest Channel, replacing the Nyngan to Cobar pipeline and improving pump stations, water storages and other associated infrastructure 4.1.3 Improved water infrastructure across the Shire, including the town reticulation system 4.1.4 Seek alternative supply solutions to improve water supply to the villages 4.1.5 Provide contract services to the Cobar Water Board Responsibility Cobar Water Board Council Government Support Community Business Timing Ongoing 4.1.2 Increase Cobar’s water allocation NSW Government Council Council Council Council Cobar Water Board NSW Government Business NSW Government Business Government 2018‐2020 2017‐2019 2017‐2019 Ongoing | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan – Cobar Shire 2030 | 5.2.1 Encourage sustainable and profitable agricultural industries | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan – Cobar Shire 2030 | COMMUNITY OUTCOME 2.1 A vibrant shire that promotes and supports business growth and retention, development and investment Strategies 2.1.1 Encourage business growth and new business opportunities in the Shire | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan – Cobar Shire 2030 | COMMUNITY OUTCOME 2.1 A vibrant shire that promotes and supports business growth and retention, development and investment Strategies 2.1.1 Encourage business growth and new business opportunities in the Shire | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan – Cobar Shire 2030 | COMMUNITY OUTCOME 5.2 Strategies 5.2.1 Encourage sustainable and profitable agricultural industries | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan ( | 2.7 Support the agricultural industry | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan ( | 9. Economic Federation Outcome: Growing, progressive and prosperous communities that build on sustainable manufacturing, agriculture and tourism, close proximity to other centres on both sides of the Murray and affordability | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan ( | Assist to address skilled labour shortages in the local agricultural industry | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan ( | Supporting the provision of infrastructure that meets the needs of the local agricultural industry | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan ( | 2.3 Encourage affordability | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan ( | Investigating the availability of small, affordable land parcels as part of planning initiatives Investigating opportunities to incentivise the rental of unoccupied properties | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan ( | Assist to address skilled labour shortages in the local agricultural industry | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan ( | 2. Economic Federation: Growing, progressive and prosperous communities that build on sustainable manufacturing, agriculture and tourism, close proximity to other centres on both sides of the Murray and affordability | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | Council’s road priority strategy supports the ability of productive land owners to get produce to markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | Indicators of progress towards our goal  A strong and sustainable agricultural sector contributes significantly to the local economy. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | LE1 Agricultural activities continue to be recognised and supported as a foundation of our local economy. LE1.1 LE1.2 Local agencies, peak bodies and agricultural enterprises work together to ensure the long-term viability of our farming sector. Council’s road priority strategy supports the ability of productive land owners to get produce to markets. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | Our communities have access to a range of affordable housing options. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |