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
COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 ‚Äì 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.	Economic Development	Food related job creation	Victoria	Surf Coast	Regional
COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 ‚Äì 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.	Economic Development	Local food initiatives for economic development	Victoria	Surf Coast	Regional
COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 ‚Äì 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	Economic Development	Local food initiatives for economic development	Victoria	Surf Coast	Regional
COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 ‚Äì 2021	Agriculture is also important and rural businesses tend to be small, employing four people or less (Surf Coast Shire, 2016). Council has the opportunity to work with a range of partners to grow and support businesses in all of these industries	Economic Development	Local food producers	Victoria	Surf Coast	Regional
COUNCIL PLAN Incorporating the Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 ‚Äì 2021	Develop and implement an agribusiness strategy	Economic Development	Local food producers	Victoria	Surf Coast	Regional
Council Plan	We will support our businesses and industries to enable our community to prosper by… • Providing for sustainable agricultural industries through responsible land use planning	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	Victoria	Moyne	Regional
Council Plan	At least 80% of premises assessed for food safety	Food Quality and Safety	Education on/enforce food safety regulations	Victoria	Moyne	Regional
Council Plan	Ensure there is suﬃcient residential land and protect commercial, farming and industrial land.	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	Victoria	Mount Alexander	Regional
Council Plan	Ensure there is suﬃcient residential land and protect commercial, farming and industrial land. Manage and protect our heritage. Guide the revitalisation of Harcourt. Review the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	Victoria	Mount Alexander	Regional
Council Plan	Support the farming sector to develop innovative solutions to adapt to future markets, including encouraging local food production.	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	Victoria	Mount Alexander	Regional
Council Plan	Support Maldon and other communities to be plastic bag free.	Food Waste	Food losses and food waste	Victoria	Mount Alexander	Regional
Council Plan	We will continue to promote the shire as a place to live work and visit, particularly via the ‚ÄòVisit Baw Baw‚Äô campaign and in working with local businesses in the food and hospitality, culture and events areas which attract visitors and new residents into the shire.	Economic Development	Local food initiatives for economic development	Victoria	Baw Baw	Regional
Council Plan	Environmental Health Conducts inspections and maintains registrations for food and public health businesses, including registration and approval of temporary food permits, assessment of septic tank applications and investigates complaints.	Food Quality and Safety	Education on/enforce food safety regulations	Victoria	Mount Alexander	Regional
COUNCIL PLAN	Create a Social Policy Framework that articulates Council’s position on key social issues (alcohol, gaming and affordable housing)	Social Policy	Affordable housing	Victoria	Ballarat	Regional
COUNCIL PLAN	And inspects 650 registered food premises	Food Quality and Safety	Education on/enforce food safety regulations	Victoria	Ballarat	Regional
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COUNCIL PLAN	Facilitate the implementation of applicable food safety standards to businesses and community groups	Food Quality and Safety	Education on/enforce food safety regulations	Victoria	Towong	Regional
Council Plan	Increase in the primary production output of the shire.	Economic Development	Local food producers	Victoria	Mount Alexander	Regional
Council Plan	Support the farming sector to develop innovative solutions to adapt to future markets, including encouraging local food production.	Economic Development	Local food producers	Victoria	Mount Alexander	Regional
COUNCIL PLAN	Investigate options to support/promote farmgate/ agribusiness opportunities	Economic Development	Local food initiatives for economic development	Victoria	Towong	Regional
COUNCIL PLAN	Work with local operators to facilitate the development of a farm gate trail in the Mitta Valley and replicate in other localities as appropriate	Economic Development	Local food initiatives for economic development	Victoria	Towong	Regional
COUNCIL PLAN	Continue agricultural services programs	Economic Development	Local food producers	Victoria	Towong	Regional
Council Plan	promote and provide healthy food and drink options across the Shire	Health and Wellbeing	Education/events on food system issues	Victoria	Macedon Ranges	Regional
Council Plan	Promote healthy eating	Health and Wellbeing	Education/events on food system issues	Victoria	Macedon Ranges	Regional
Council Plan	Complete the Rural Land Use Strategy (incorporating the ‘In Farming Zone Strategy’) for Council decision by June 2020 and consider implementation into the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	Victoria	Macedon Ranges	Regional
Council Plan	The GMW Connections Project is complete and enabling agriculture diversity.	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	Victoria	Moira	Regional
Council Plan	protect and enhance rural and agricultural lands	Sustainability and Environment	Sustainable local food production	Victoria	Macedon Ranges	Regional