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 | Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | Affordable Housing Policy to guide and facilitate the provision of affordable housing through | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | Food Safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | located in close proximity to shopping and public transport hubs Council’s role: | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | located in close proximity to shopping, public Continue to implement the | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | development while protecting and enhancing the City’s environment, natural heritage and rural spaces Community Expectation 4.1.3: The City’s natural heritage, environment and rural spaces are protected, enhanced, maintained and valued Council’s role: Service Provider, Facilitator, Advocate How we will do it… What we want to do… 2019/20 actions Develop and implement a Rural Hume Integrated Growth Area Plan Finalise and adopt Rural HIGAP, including undertaking community and stakeholder Proposed 2020/21 actions Prepare an amendment to the Planning Scheme to update the Municipal Strategic Statement in accordance with Rural HIGAP. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | and healthy Community Expectation 2.1.5: Healthy lifestyles are encouraged, and the cost of living minimised through local food production, community gardens and kitchens and other sustainable living practices Council’s role: Service Provider, Advocate How we will do it… What we want to do… 2019/20 actions Review the role and use of Proposed 2020/21 actions | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | and healthy Community Expectation 2.1.5: Healthy lifestyles are encouraged, and the cost of living minimised through local food production, community gardens and kitchens and other sustainable living practices Council’s role: Service Provider, Advocate How we will do it… What we want to do… 2019/20 actions Review the role and use of Proposed 2020/21 actions | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 INCORPORATING THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | Number of registered food businesses within the Borough of Queenscliffe inspected and compliant prior to renewal of registration. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 INCORPORATING THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | We will inspect 100% of registered businesses | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 Year Three | Advocate for greater housing diversity including affordable and social housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 Year Three | Council’s participation on the Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 Year Three | Inspects 1050 food, 160 accommodation and 200 health businesses in the municipality | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017–21 | Advocacy and partnerships with other stakeholders are therefore important for issues that sit outside of Council’s control such as health and support services, education, affordable housing, public transport and employment. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017–21 | Future planning for a growing, resilient, sustainable city means we have to ensure that new development goes into the right places. Pressures also include the provision of affordable housing and the ability to attract services and infrastructure to the established areas of our city. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017–21 | Council will: Council will measure performance against: 1. Protect and promote public health and community safety Community satisfaction with: – emergency management and preparedness (e.g. response to weather and/or other disruptive events) – public health (e.g. food safety) – building control (e.g. enforcement and permits) – enforcement of local laws (e.g. parking management) – animal management (e.g. animal registration) – perceptions of safety The Local Government Performance Reporting Framework service indicators for: – animal management – food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 YEAR 1 | Continue to upgrade Prahran Market with Market Board. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | 2.1.2 Support opportunities for intensification, diversification and value adding within the agricultural and primary industries sector | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | Changes to ABS Agricultural Data regarding commodities/crops planted | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | business growth and create local jobs for Hume residents Community Expectation 1.2.2: Hume businesses are supported to be prosperous and resilient to changes in the local economy Council’s role: Facilitator How we will do it… What we want to do… 2019/20 actions      Represent Council on Melbourne’s North Food Group (MNFG) and support the scope of activities provided for the regional food and beverage sector, which include inbound and outbound trade     Proposed 2020/21 actions Proposed 2021/22 actions Proposed 2022/23 actions  Continue to support MNFG and its activities via NORTH Link to support the export growth    | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | Community Expectation 1.2.4: Local shopping and entertainment precincts support a sense of local identity, social cohesion and employment Council’s role: Facilitator How we will do it… What we want to do… 2019/20 actions Explore options to encourage    Review the outcomes of the     to assess opportunities to establish local markets and    Proposed 2020/21 actions Proposed 2021/22 actions Proposed 2022/23 actions                | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | Community Expectation 1.2.4: Local shopping and entertainment precincts support a sense of local identity, social cohesion and employment Council’s role: Facilitator How we will do it… What we want to do… 2019/20 actions Explore options to encourage    Review the outcomes of the     to assess opportunities to establish local markets and    Proposed 2020/21 actions Proposed 2021/22 actions Proposed 2022/23 actions                | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Council Plan 2017–2021 | business growth and create local jobs for Hume residents Community Expectation 1.2.2: Hume businesses are supported to be prosperous and resilient to changes in the local economy Council’s role: Facilitator How we will do it… What we want to do… 2019/20 actions      Represent Council on Melbourne’s North Food Group (MNFG) and support the scope of activities provided for the regional food and beverage sector, which include inbound and outbound trade     Proposed 2020/21 actions Proposed 2021/22 actions Proposed 2022/23 actions  Continue to support MNFG and its activities via NORTH Link to support the export growth    | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017/21 | Dwelling numbers, type and affordability options meet the Maribyrnong Housing Strategy requirements | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Maribyrnong | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017/21 | STRATEGIES ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVE STRATEGIC INDICATORS MEASURING SUCCESS 4.1 Plan for diverse, high quality and affordable housing in appropriate locations that responds to community growth and needs HW | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Maribyrnong | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017/21 | Summary of the community’s key priorities • diversity of housing – mixed dwelling sizes, affordability and varied density | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Maribyrnong | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017/21 | parks and open spaces with shade, bins, toilets, water taps and bbq/picnic facilities | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Maribyrnong | Metropolitan |
| COUNCIL PLAN 2017/21 | • inspects over 1,200 food premises to ensure high standards of food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Maribyrnong | Metropolitan |