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 |
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| CORANGAMITE SHIRE | (Food Artisans Trail) | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| CORANGAMITE SHIRE | ASK: $4.5 MILLION TOTAL COST: $6.1 MILLION BENEFIT COST RATIO: 2.5 The Twelve Apostles Trail is a proposed 38 kilometre shared cycling and walking path that will travel from Timboon to Port Campbell (Section One) and Port Campbell to Princetown via the Twelve Apostles (Section Two). Section Two of the Trail is expected to be funded as part of the Shipwreck Coast Master Plan. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| CORANGAMITE SHIRE | AG SUPPLY CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE ASK: $5.4m for Williams Road, Simpson $2.9m for Cross Forest Road $2.8m for Timboon Terang Road 1 2 3 The Dairy Supply Chain across the South West contributes a quarter of the nation’s milk production and a third of milk exports. Cobden, in Corangamite Shire, is the epicentre for in and outflows. High Productivity Freight Vehicles are large combination vehicles that lower costs, reduce the number of trucks on local roads and improve safety. Funding is required to upgrade local freight corridors through the Shire to accomodate these vehicles. These roads need to be able to handle heavier weight loads and continue to be safe for all road users. Works include the widening and strengthening of key east-west and north-south freight routes. The growth rate is 1.5% annually and expected to reach 20% increase by 2045. This will translate into an extra 47% of gross tonnage carted across our roads network. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| Corporate Greenhouse Strategy 2013 – 2020 | Staff vegetable garden bed – Volunteers aided in the installation and the ongoing upkeep of a low maintenance, water efficient ‘wicking’ vegetable garden bed. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| Corporate Greenhouse Strategy 2013 – 2020 | > Staff vegetable garden bed – Volunteers aided in the installation and the ongoing upkeep of a low maintenance, water efficient ‘wicking’ vegetable garden bed. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| Corporate Greenhouse Strategy 2013 – 2020 | Staff vegetable garden bed – Volunteers aided in the installation and the ongoing upkeep of a low maintenance, water efficient ‘wicking’ vegetable garden bed. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| Corporate Greenhouse Strategy 2013 – 2020 | 5.4 Hobsons Bay Environment Action Team (HEAT) The HEAT is a staff volunteer program that enables interested individuals to participate in environmentally friendly programs and actions. Some of the activities that HEAT has been involved in include: > PC and monitor energy saving program – at the conclusion of the working day, volunteers check their colleagues monitors and computers to check that they have been switched off. Those who have switched off receive a token reward. > Office composting – Installation of food scraps bins around the office have provided the opportunity to feed five worm farms in the office courtyard. Castings are universally available for keen staff gardeners. > Staff vegetable garden bed – Volunteers aided in the installation and the ongoing upkeep of a low maintenance, water efficient ‘wicking’ vegetable garden bed. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| Corporate Greenhouse Strategy 2013 – 2020 | 5.4 Hobsons Bay Environment Action Team (HEAT) The HEAT is a staff volunteer program that enables interested individuals to participate in environmentally friendly programs and actions. Some of the activities that HEAT has been involved in include: > PC and monitor energy saving program – at the conclusion of the working day, volunteers check their colleagues monitors and computers to check that they have been switched off. Those who have switched off receive a token reward. > Office composting – Installation of food scraps bins around the office have provided the opportunity to feed five worm farms in the office courtyard. Castings are universally available for keen staff gardeners. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| CORPORATE SRVICES – RATING STRATEGY | Differential General Rate No.2 – will be levied on the capital improved valuation of all rateable farm land (as defined in the Valuation of Land Act 1960) in the parishes of North Hamilton and South Hamilton comprising all or part of a single farm enterprise with an area of 40 hectares or more. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY POLICY | 3.5. Support the production and consumption of local products and services | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY POLICY | 3.8. Support and advocate for sustainable food production and consumption, including increasing the proportion of chemical free, GM free and organic foods that are consumed in the Shire. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY POLICY | 3.8. Support and advocate for sustainable food production and consumption, including increasing the proportion of chemical free, GM free and organic foods that are consumed in the Shire. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY POLICY | 3.8. Support and advocate for sustainable food production and consumption, including increasing the proportion of chemical free, GM free and organic foods that are consumed in the Shire. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY POLICY | 3.5. Support the production and consumption of local products and services | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Council and Wellbeing Plan 2017–2021 | Advocate and support development and availability of diverse and affordable housing options | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Council Council Plan | Develop a Paddock to Plate Agri-tourism Alliance Growth Plan in partnership with key stakeholders across the Shire | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mansfield | Regional |
| Council Council Plan | That Council will continue to offer a reduction against the Residential Rate for assessments classified as Farm Land | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mansfield | Regional |
| Council of Greater Geelong Food Policy | Food Policy | Food System Policy | Dedicated food system policy/strategy | Victoria | Greater Geelong | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Council is working with a number of partners who focus on providing opportunities for local providers to sell their goods in the local area and are also working on a range on initiatives which increase the production of food by our local residents. These include edible landscapes, community gardens, school orchards and insect hotels. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Increasing local food production can help to address food insecurity issues, improve the environmental sustainability of food, freshness of food and assist employment opportunities in the local area, all of which are a key focus for Council. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Retain and enhance rural land for appropriate and sustainable uses Rural land use is productive and sustainable and in keeping with environmental values of the Shire 21. Finalise and implement the Rural Hinterland Strategy 22. Develop partnerships to better manage interfaces between public and private land 23. Effectively manage pests, plants and animals on Council land | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Support local food production An increase in the production and consumption of locally grown food 20. Develop and implement a local food program in partnership with community | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Surf Coast Shire Council remains committed to preserving and enhancing the natural local environment. From driving the uptake of renewable energy and re-use of resources, to supporting the production and consumption of locally grown food, Council is working with local communities to build our region as a leader in sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | The Surf Coast Shire covers an area of 1,560 square kilometres, of which approximately 45% of the total area is used for farming and other rural uses. The Surf Coast Shire specifies that the purpose of this land is to secure food, water and energy resources. The planning scheme also seeks to protect this agricultural land in a number of ways, including limiting development to existing township areas (Surf Coast Shire, 2017). | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Council is working with a number of partners who focus on providing opportunities for local providers to sell their goods in the local area and are also working on a range on initiatives which increase the production of food by our local residents. These include edible landscapes, community gardens, school orchards and insect hotels. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Recycled water is used to support agribusiness appropriate to the Shire | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Work in partnership with relevant stakeholders to investigate the feasibility of recycled water to support agriculture in the Thompson Valley and other rural areas | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Council is working with a number of partners who focus on providing opportunities for local providers to sell their goods in the local area and are also working on a range on initiatives which increase the production of food by our local residents. These include edible landscapes, community gardens, school orchards and insect hotels. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Council is working with a number of partners who focus on providing opportunities for local providers to sell their goods in the local area and are also working on a range on initiatives which increase the production of food by our local residents. These include edible landscapes, community gardens, school orchards and insect hotels. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Surf Coast Shire Council remains committed to preserving and enhancing the natural local environment. From driving the uptake of renewable energy and re-use of resources, to supporting the production and consumption of locally grown food, Council is working with local communities to build our region as a leader in sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |