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 2030 | A future focus is required in relation to the provision of affordable housing for young families and older residents. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | A range of housing options across the Shire, including aged and affordable housing, need to be encouraged and supported | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | – Weed infestation that poses a threat to our Shire’s agricultural production and bio‐diversity. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Economic and agricultural diversity across our Shire needs to be expanded | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Ensure that our land use planning for the Shire acknowledges the importance of our rural character and agricultural activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Local land use planning that is flexible and reflects local needs and supports diverse activities including population growth, industry needs and a range of agricultural activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Priorities for our future: Economic and agricultural diversity across our Shire needs to be expanded. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Sufficient local land holdings need to be preserved to sustain viable agricultural activities | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | The importance of local agricultural activity is recognised in Council’s strategic planning documents and decision‐making | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Sufficient local land holdings need to be preserved to sustain viable agricultural activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Our local agricultural sector is innovative, healthy and well supported. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Our Challenges: – The impact of climate change on our bio‐diversity, agriculture, and water supplies. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | 2.1 Enable diverse, sustainable, adaptable and affordable housing options through effective land use planning and education | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | An increase in the proportion of new housing development that is affordable housing (SEPP) | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | summary is included | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | 3. Provide best practice water cycle management 3.1 Ensure all towns have access to secure and high quality potable water supply that meets industry best practice | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | 1.6. Encourage sustainable farming that meets environmental best practice | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | 2. An Agricultural region of excellence in innovation, technology, & high quality local produce | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | 2.1 Promote diversification of the Agriculture sector to increase innovation and adaption | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | 2.3 Support the development of sustainable agriculture that protects the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | Maintain agricultural production | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | summary is included | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | 2.3 Support the development of sustainable agriculture that protects the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | 2.3 Support the growth of supply chain distribution channels and associated infrastructure | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2030 | 2.4 Work towards a connected region, digitally, socially and physically through freight links | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Economic and agricultural diversity across our Shire needs to be expanded | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Priorities for our future:  Economic and agricultural diversity across our Shire needs to be expanded. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Economic and agricultural diversity across our Shire needs to be expanded | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 | Priorities for our future:  Economic and agricultural diversity across our Shire needs to be expanded. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2030 |  Our local agricultural sector is innovative, healthy and well supported. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Dungog | Regional |