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 Growth and Prosperity | Existing university programs have a strong agricultural focus, which may need to diversify given future industry changes | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy Growth and Prosperity | Target Sector: Tourism A targeted plan to grow the tourism sector is likely to result in the growth of business and employment opportunities across a range of industries. Positioning Camden as a weekend destination for people from the Greater Sydney area, both day trippers and overnight will require the growth of industries such as cottage businesses, community enterprises and facilities that capture and project the Camden lifestyle, food and hospitality that reflects the region and a range of accommodation types, including for couples and families. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy Growth and Prosperity | Target Sector: Agriculture Building on existing agricultural knowledge, intellectual property and the emerging local produce and food production market, Camden has an opportunity to position itself as an agricultural research and innovation hub. By developing and strengthening strategic relationships with existing agricultural institutions and organisations in the LGA, Camden can build a reputation that will allow its farming traditions to continue to contribute to its economic development into the future. Using knowledge to position Camden within a global economy that increasingly values food security and food technology will attract partners from within Australia and around the world into the area. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy Growth and Prosperity | Target Sector: Agriculture Building on existing agricultural knowledge, intellectual property and the emerging local produce and food production market, Camden has an opportunity to position itself as an agricultural research and innovation hub. By developing and strengthening strategic relationships with existing agricultural institutions and organisations in the LGA, Camden can build a reputation that will allow its farming traditions to continue to contribute to its economic development into the future. Using knowledge to position Camden within a global economy that increasingly values food security and food technology will attract partners from within Australia and around the world into the area. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Edward River Council Open Space Strategy | Scott’s Park and BMX Park are located adjacent to each other in the same town block as the swimming pool and community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Council Open Space Strategy | Scott’s Park and BMX Park are located adjacent to each other in the same town block as the swimming pool and community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Actively attract private and public investment in identified industries including agriculture and value-adding, transport and logistics, tourism and the creative sector through leveraging funding opportunities. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Attract new investment in identified industries including agriculture and valueadding, transport and logistics, tourism and the creative sector through the development of targeted investment prospectuses | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Develop an agriculture, food and freight industry plan to attract a range of businesses that are aligned with local investment goals | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | New possibilities are emerging to develop new methods of farming such as indoor and outdoor horticulture farming operations and intensive farming operations. There are opportunities to attract valueadding industries to the region. Edward River Council is committed to assisting such industries to establish in the municipality | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Work with industry and use BEaR survey results to investigate/determine gaps in education and training provision to deliver new/improved curricular to address gaps | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Develop a network of industry representatives to focus on innovation and new industries in agriculture and value-adding | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Work with Murray Irrigation Limited to finalise the Southern Riverina prospectus to promote recent irrigation infrastructure | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Work with Murray Irrigation Limited to finalise the Southern Riverina prospectus to promote recent irrigation infrastructure | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Development of an agritourism/agri-culinary cluster | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Export network/cluster developed and formally recognised. Trade opportunities and trade successes recorded year on year. Total annual increase in value of Regional Exports realised from 2019 | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Actively attract private and public investment in identified industries including agriculture and value-adding, transport and logistics, tourism and the creative sector through leveraging funding opportunities. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Work to secure trade opportunities for fresh produce from Edward River and broader Murray-Irrigation Region Economic Development AusIndustry AusTrade Sunrice, Murray Irrigation RDA Murray Department of Premier and Cabinet Central Victorian exporters Network Committee for Shepparton | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Actively work with regional primary producers to explore diversification strategies, local value-add opportunities and international export opportunities | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Continue to work with RAMJO to advocate for water security, including access, affordability and sustainability, through an improved Murray Darling Plan | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Attract new investment in identified industries including agriculture and valueadding, transport and logistics, tourism and the creative sector through the development of targeted investment prospectuses | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Conduct or facilitate a workshop to explore diversification strategies, local value-add opportunities and international export opportunities Determine key areas to address from the workshop feedback | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Continue to partner with Murray Irrigation Limited, Deniliquin Business Chamber and agricultural industry representatives to develop a brand and prospectus for the Southern Riverina Region to attract agricultural and value-added industries | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Develop a network of industry representatives to focus on innovation and new industries in agriculture and value-adding | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Develop an agriculture, food and freight industry plan to attract a range of businesses that are aligned with local investment goals | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Export network/cluster developed and formally recognised. Trade opportunities and trade successes recorded year on year. Total annual increase in value of Regional Exports realised from 2019 | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | New possibilities are emerging to develop new methods of farming such as indoor and outdoor horticulture farming operations and intensive farming operations. There are opportunities to attract valueadding industries to the region. Edward River Council is committed to assisting such industries to establish in the municipality | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Work to secure trade opportunities for fresh produce from Edward River and broader Murray-Irrigation Region Economic Development AusIndustry AusTrade Sunrice, Murray Irrigation RDA Murray Department of Premier and Cabinet Central Victorian exporters Network Committee for Shepparton | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Edward River Economic Development Strategy | Work with Murray Irrigation Limited to finalise the Southern Riverina prospectus to promote recent irrigation infrastructure | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Emissions Reduction Plan | Support provided to residents, businesses and communities encourages emissions reductions. The legacy of the projects established by SOT will support local food systems, sustainable business, and reduced emissions in the Shire. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |