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 2017–2027 | Protect and enhance productive farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017–2027 | Sustainable Agriculture | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017–2027 | Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2036 | Secure Cowra’s water supply | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2036 | Council should be able to demonstrate it has actively advocated for the continued operation and growth of the Cowra Agricultural Research Station. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2036 | Grow Cowra as a centre for excellence in agriculture, research and innovation | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2036 | Council should be able to demonstrate it has actively advocated for the continued operation and growth of the Cowra Agricultural Research Station. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2036 | Secure Cowra’s water supply | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017–2027 | Collaborator C Council works together with a range of stakeholders to bring outcomes for the community to fruition. Example – events like the food forum. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017–2027 | Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017–2027 | The Tweed is rapidly evolving and we need to keep pace, to provide opportunities for our young people, to prepare for an ageing population, to promote and support tourism, agriculture and economic development whilst always considering our responsibilities in ensuring the sustainability of our natural environment. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2036 | Council should be able to demonstrate it has actively advocated for the continued operation and growth of the Cowra Agricultural Research Station. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2036 | Grow Cowra as a centre for excellence in agriculture, research and innovation | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2036 | We will promote Cowra to the rest of the world as an area of agricultural excellence and opportunity for a variety of businesses. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 – 2026/27 |  Number of businesses in agricultural supply chain  Agricultural industry contribution to local economy | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 – 2026/27 |  Number of businesses in agricultural supply chain  Agricultural industry contribution to local economy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2028 | Shop at local markets | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2028 | Shop locally | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2028 | Advocate for affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2028 | Promote physical activity, healthy eating and preventative health care | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2028 | Encourage community gardening and rooftop and hard surface greening, incorporating native vegetation planting where possible | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2028 | Encourage community gardening and rooftop and hard surface greening, incorporating native vegetation planting where possible | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2028 | Ensuring new development is sustainable, equitable and provides affordable housing is an ongoing challenge. The balance between what exists now and planned future development means that A SuSTAINED EFFOrT MUST BE MADE TO CONSIDER HOW AND WhErE NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCuR | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Central Coast | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2028 | HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, DIVERSITY AND CHOICE F4 H2 H4 • New dwellings • Housing stress • Affordable renting and home ownership • Homelessness G4 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Central Coast | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2028 | I4 Provide a range of housing options to meet the diverse and changing needs of the community including adequate affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Central Coast | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 Our Region, Our Future | Advocate for water security to support our local agricultural industries to all levels of government and working with other partners; | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Murray River | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 Our Region, Our Future | Sustainable management of water resources to support local agricultural industries and value adding whilst managing and maintaining our beautiful natural environment; | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Murray River | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 Our Region, Our Future | 1.2.2 Enhance and advocate for road and rail freight links to major centres, hubs and ports; | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Murray River | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 Our Region, Our Future | 1.4 Effectively plan for, improve and maintain water, sewer and waste 1.4.1 Plan and develop long-term Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy taking into account climate change, water security for towns and industry (including agriculture), sustainable demand and growth, and the natural environment; | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Murray River | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 Our Region, Our Future | 1.4 Effectively plan for, improve and maintain water, sewer and waste 1.4.1 Plan and develop long-term Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy taking into account climate change, water security for towns and industry (including agriculture), sustainable demand and growth, and the natural environment; | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Murray River | Regional |