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 2017-2021 | Increase in healthy food options in Council facilities. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | Build capacity of local sports groups in promoting healthy eating and physical activity. | Health and Wellbeing | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | Increase in healthy food options in local sporting groups. | Health and Wellbeing | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | Conduct inspections of local food premises and issue licenses | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | STRENGTHEN AGRIBUSINESS DIVERSIFICATION 3.1.1 Undertake a Rural Land Use review to ensure our planning scheme reflects agricultural opportunities including rural dependent enterprises. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Review the Economic Development strategy to incorporate agricultural diversification that capitalises on water supply and intensive animal husbandry. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | There are also expansions occurring in pigs and feedlots, reflecting improved water security through the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Current expansion projects will result in a total of 26 Layer sheds and 27 Broiler sheds with 34.5 anticipated jobs created in husbandry and transport. There are also expansions occurring in pigs and feedlots | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Review the Economic Development strategy to incorporate agricultural diversification that capitalises on water supply and intensive animal husbandry. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | Over 50% of fresh produce, consumed in Warrnambool is sourced locally, from backyards, community gardens, farmers’ markets and local businesses. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Warrnambool | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | This service provides for the management and administration of the Council’s Saleyards Precinct at Wycheproof for external Livestock Agents to sell Livestock. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | Great South Coast region generates the largest value ($) of agricultural output ($) by region in Australia | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Warrnambool | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | .5.3 As part of the Rail Freight Alliance, campaign for improved rail freight and infrastructure. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | Provide executive support to implement the Great South Coast Food and Fibre Plan. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Warrnambool | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | AGRICULTURAL DIVERSITY – great potential exists for intensive agricultural production in Buloke. Currently there are 10 Layer sheds and 17 Broiler sheds in operation. Current expansion projects will result in a total of 26 Layer sheds and 27 Broiler sheds with 34.5 anticipated jobs created in husbandry and transport. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | SEEK FUNDING FOR REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES (ROAD AND RAIL) TO SECURE VIABLE MARKET ACCESS FOR BULOKE PRODUCTS 3.5.1 Seek funding to upgrade to key freight routes and reduce first/last mile blockages. 3.5.2 | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | food surveillance and registration of food premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | roe er an aer oe re aon n re on o rece e e o oe aer | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | We value the local food economy and understand the nee o or oca anae oo rocon. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | onc acey con an enae or armn commny an ee o enae a reen armn ecor that contributes to the Shire's overall environmental, community and economic health and wellbeing. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017-2021 | roe er an aer oe re aon n re on o rece e e o oe aer | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Pursue a 20 minute neighbourhood (in line with Plan Melbourne where every home will be within 20 minutes of travel of local services and facilities). Priorities include Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, Eastern Freeway – preserving Doncaster Rail corridor, Doncaster Bus improvement, increased SmartBus provision and improved bus service coverage and frequency. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Health and Local Laws, Food Safety and Animal Management | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Maintain or improve standards of LGPRF – Food Safety Animal Management Waste Management (Source: Council data) | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Support residents and business to manage their Council activity online (including planning, footpath trading, food and health) | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Develop northern food trail | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Increase the number of businesses on food artisans trail within the life of the Council Plan | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | • Establish monthly Farmers Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | 3 VIBRANT ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE & TOURISM | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 | Increase the economic value of the food and fibre sector within Corangamite Shire • Support the expansion of existing agricultural businesses; the diversification of agriculture and increased value adding of local product • Strengthen engagement with the food and fibre sector to provide useful information on export markets, grants, research and opportunities | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |