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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| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Explore options for establishing a wild food harvest trail in the Portland – Wallerawang area, as well as an event to mark the start of the ‘harvest’ season | Sustainability and Environment | Agrobiodiversity and wild foods | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Explore options for establishing a wild food harvest trail in the Portland area, as well as an event to mark the start of the ‘harvest’ season. | Sustainability and Environment | Agrobiodiversity and wild foods | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Food & Beer trail – linking the food producers and outlets in the area, plus the opportunities for wild food harvesting and mushrooming. Directions Forward: Continue to develop and enhance existing trails within the Lithgow LGA and explore opportunities for developing and promoting additional themed trails and activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Agrobiodiversity and wild foods | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Directions Forward:  Explore opportunities for showcasing local produce (eg product displays and images) in the VIC. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Directions Forward:  To enable the development of a range of accommodation types in rural areas, Council, in preparing the new LEP, needs to seek, from the Department of Planning, approval to either vary the definition of ‘farm stay’ or the include a more generic term eg short term holiday accommodation (to include cabin complexes, lodges, health spas, retreats etc) in the land‐use table. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Explore options for establishing a wild food harvest trail in the Portland | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Explore options for establishing a wild food harvest trail in the Portland – Wallerawang area, as well as an event to mark the start of the ‘harvest’ season | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Explore options for establishing a wild food harvest trail in the Portland area, as well as an event to mark the start of the ‘harvest’ season. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Explore with the rail estate managers options to conserve and | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Include provisions in the LEP to enable farm gates sales of local produce and products | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | LEP to include provisions for B&B, caravan park, camping grounds, farm stay and eco tourism facilities in rural area and environmental protection zones, subject to meeting designated environmental and planning criteria. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Mountains and VisitNSW food and wine promotions and initiatives. РConsider producing a ‘food and produce’ guide for Lithgow (desk top production), which includes the seasonal farm gate outlets. РWhere possible, generate publicity / media coverage of quality local producers, products and outlets as well as dining experiences | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow | Raise the profile of local products and producers: РExplore opportunities for showcasing local produce (eg product displays and images) in the VIC. РExplore opportunities to include Lithgow products in the Blue | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow |  Consider producing a ‘food and produce’ guide for Lithgow (desk top production), which includes the seasonal farm gate outlets. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow |  Encourage farm gate outlets and markets as part of the retail base of the LGA. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow |  Explore opportunities to include Lithgow products in the Blue Mountains and VisitNSW food and wine promotions and initiatives. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan – A Tourism Strategy for Lithgow |  Food & Beer trail – linking the food producers and outlets in the area, plus the opportunities for wild food harvesting and mushrooming. Directions Forward:  Continue to develop and enhance existing trails within the Lithgow LGA and explore opportunities for developing and promoting additional themed trails and activities. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan 2016-2020 | Develop a market for motor cycle touring, cycling, food • and wine and motor rally sports. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan 2016-2020 | Undertake two (2) social media campaigns • promoting the Glen Innes Wine Show and Gourmet Fiesta/Glen Innes Show | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018/19-2022/23 | Encourage local restaurants and cafes to have a ‘scores on doors’ approach to showcase compliance with food safety to create a culinary tourism destination. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018/19-2022/23 | Attract business to the CBD and surrounds to create eat streets and urban villages | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018/19-2022/23 | Continue to enhance and promote culinary activity nodes in the city through taste tours. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018/19-2022/23 | Coordinate the development of a harvest trail with local farms. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018/19-2022/23 | Develop a series of experience trails which can be utilised to promote the region such, as cultural, historical, Indigenous, food and wine, biking and cycling. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018/19-2022/23 | Encourage local restaurants and cafes to have a ‘scores on doors’ approach to showcase compliance with food safety to create a culinary tourism destination. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Development and Funding of Community Pavilions – Sport and Recreation | Hot / cold drinking fountains and water dispensers | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES – AGRICULTURAL BUFFERS | DOCUMENT SUMMARY This Official Council Policy deals with ensuring that appropriate buffers are provided to maintain best management practices by both the Shire and the horticulturalist. STATEMENT OF POLICY INTENT The intent of this policy is to provide development guidelines for agricultural buffers between horticultural land (Rural 1 [a]) and Urban/Village Land (Village 2v). POLICY SCOPE This policy is applicable to Council, the Mayor, the General Manager and all staff and the Division of Health and Planning. 3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS (used in this policy) This table summarises the main definitions and abbreviations contained within this policy The Act I Local Government Act 1993 4. BACKGROUND Nil. 5. POLICY 5.1 Buffering Requirements are dependent on:The type of horticultural activity and the management practices of the horticultural property. Both the shire and horticulturalists have a duty of care -the Shire toensure that an appropriate buffer is provided and the horticulturalist to ensure best management practices. • The type/standard of the proposed urban development. • 5.2 Potential for spray drift. This Policy has been designed to address the minimal potential for spray drift in this Shire. Agricultural Buffers have been identified at property boundaries when Urban (2v) and Future Urban (1 d) abut with properties of rural 1(a) zoning. These zonings have been identified in the Wentworth Local Environmental Plan 1993. A plan showing the buffer lines is set out in the attachment. In addition prevailing winds are to the north west, away from the Buronga/Gol Gol Growth Corridor. As discussed with the Department of Agriculture it is not the intention to develop permanent buffers between lands of Future Urban zoning (ld). This reason is that residential land is a valuable commodity. 5.3 Buffer Types/Situations Horticultural Land/Urban Land separated by a Road Reserve In this situation the total width from the edge of plantings and a dwelling will be greater than 30 metres. The buffer distance is made up of the following components:- • Distance of Planting from Road Reserve boundary • Road Reserve boundary width | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES – AGRICULTURAL BUFFERS | Setback distance, road reserve boundary to dwelling o Total Distance> 8Dm 34.0- 36Dm In addition Street trees would assist with the buffer. This is an acceptable distance and is within current planning/building requirements. 5.4 Horticultural Land/Urban Land not separated by a Road Reserve There are a number of alternatives to achieving an adequate buffer, these are: – • Separate horticultural land and urban land by a Road Reserve • Use of allotments larger than 800m2. Use of a three row plantation, e.g. Casuarinas – staggered will provide almost complete block out from any spray drift problems. The plantation is required as a condition of the development and is bonded by the developer with the Shire to ensure that it is adequately developed and maintained. Long term maintenance of the plantation is the individual owner's responsibility. Notes: (i) The selection of an appropriate buffer control is dependent on the overall layout of the subdivision and the shape of the particular allotment or groups of allotments. (ii) In using method (a) and (b) a clearance of 30 metres is achievable. Using method (c) a clearance of approximately 20 metres is achievable with a 800m2 allotment. (iii) The above standards provide adequate duty of care for all sectors of the community and are affordable by the development sector. (iv) Horticulturalists are not disadvantaged with this policy. (v) In the event of horticultural plantings parallel to the title boundary and inadequate clearance then the developer may need to compensate the horticultural or undertake a minor adjustment of the title boundary. (vi) One row of Casuarinas has the capacity to block out 85% of normal spray drift. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| Disability Action Plan 2017–2021 | Council’s Social Support Program provides frail aged and people with disabilities opportunities for friendship and social activities in a supportive environment. Run by skilled and experienced staff, the Program encourages people to participate in a variety of activities, depending on individual interests. Activities include exercises, relaxation, music therapy, creative art, outings, cooking and gardening. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| Disability Action Plan 2017–2021 | Council’s Social Support Program provides frail aged and people with disabilities opportunities for friendship and social activities in a supportive environment. Run by skilled and experienced staff, the Program encourages people to participate in a variety of activities, depending on individual interests. Activities include exercises, relaxation, music therapy, creative art, outings, cooking and gardening. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |