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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2018-2022 | Sustain the region’s agriculture and agricultural processing advantage, especially in livestock | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2018-2022 | Work with agricultural producers to ensure transfer of skills to make the most of spatial technology. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2019 | Partner with local businesses to turn town centres into food destinations | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM STRATEGY 2016 Р2021 | . Boroondara does and can continue to leverage off Destination Melbourne’s marketing programs and initiatives to promote visitor opportunities to the City’s attractions, including shopping destinations, markets, recreational, arts and cultural events and heritage attractions. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM STRATEGY 2016 – 2021 | Boroondara with a diversity of shopping options including four distinct markets, dining and hospitality offerings | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM STRATEGY 2016 Р2021 | Continue to promote Boroondara’s markets – Camberwell Sunday Market, Hawthorn Craft Market, Camberwell Fresh Food Market and Boroondara Farmers Market. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM STRATEGY 2016 – 2021 | email communication to key stakeholders including the Business Boroondara Network membership database and steering committee members, Secondary School Principals, Regional Development Australia – Melbourne East, Swinburne University, Destination Melbourne, Mainstreet Australia, local accommodation providers, trader associations and business groups and the management agencies of four local markets including Camberwell Fresh Food Market, Hawthorn Craft Market, Camberwell Sunday Market and Boroondara Farmers Market. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Develop a register of farms for sale and lease through local real estate agents and incorporate into the Investment Kit | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Work collaboratively with regional partners to attract investment for processing facilities | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Work with community organisations to identify innovative social enterprise opportunities | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Collaborate with Nambucca Shire Council in developing the new Pacific Highway Service Centre to incorporate visitor information services and regional food showcase opportunities | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Explore regional food showcase opportunities at the Nambucca Service Centre | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Focus on food tourism promotion to build synergies between tourism and the agriculture sector | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Participate in the Annual Mid North Coast Food Forum in partnership with other LGAs to enhance Industry development and commercial opportunities | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Support the annual Food Forum to promote Food Tourism across the Shire | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Develop relationships with local produce markets to enhance opportunities for growers and wholesalers | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Agriculture is a part of our economy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Agriculture is a valued part of our economy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Alternative farming Systems are employed with examples including Cooperative farming and landcare | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Alternative farming systems are employed with examples including cooperative farming and Landshare | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Collaborate with other divisions and committees of Council to promote a vibrant agricultural sector | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Conduct e-commerce workshops specific for the agricultural sector | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Develop a register of farms for sale and lease through local real estate agents and incorporate into the Investment Kit | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Diversity of agriculture | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Farming practices are financially and environmentally sustainable | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Farming practices are financially and environmentally sustainable | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Liaise with relevant stakeholders to support the enhancement of local showgrounds | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Participate in the Annual Mid North Coast Food Forum in partnership with other LGAs to enhance Industry development and commercial opportunities | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Promote agricultural industry involvement in local chambers of commerce | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2015 – 2020 | Regional Food Forum | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |