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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | Community Gardens Policy | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | Finalise policy and procedures to support the establishment of community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Civic Centre organic waste: Minimal food waste is diverted via a worm farm system, with 60% of the waste stream (by weight) made up of organic material (2015) | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Community Gardens Policy (in development) | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Community Gardens: Wyndham has a draft policy in development | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Home food gardens: Wyndham provides a free Home Harvest guide and gardening workshops for residents as part of the Green Living Series | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Local Food Initiatives: Wyndham provides a free Home Harvest guide and gardening workshops for residents as part of the Green Living Series. There are also a number of community led programs available. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Support home food gardening via a dedicated education and behaviour change program | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | Community Gardens Policy | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | Finalise policy and procedures to support the establishment of community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Civic Centre organic waste: Minimal food waste is diverted via a worm farm system, with 60% of the waste stream (by weight) made up of organic material (2015) | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Green and/or food waste bins: 20,653 green waste users, 30% of the resident base (as at Oct 2015) | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Uptake of green and/or food waste bins at 95% of resident base | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Environment & Sustainability STRATEGY 2016-2040 Our Environment, Our Climate, Our Future | • Increase in area of private rural land managed through the Land Protection Grant Scheme or equivalent land management program by 20% • Increase in weed control awareness and accountability among rural landowners through local education programs | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | Benalla Rural City Council is a member of the Alliance along with a number of other Councils in the Goulburn Broken catchment, and has been involved in the projects undertaken as part of the Alliance. Projects include: • Development of a regional Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which included involving member Councils in a climate impact risk assessment exercise, identification of risks and actions local governments can take to respond to risks. • Replacement of public street-lights with energy efficient lighting. • Training for staff on climate change impacts and responding to challenges of climate change. • Climate Smart Agriculture – a project that focusses on supporting agricultural enterprises to adapt to climate change through industry transformation. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Benalla | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | The Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Program targets thirteen regionally controlled species and several WONS (Weeds of National Significance) i.e. Serrated Tussock, Gorse and Blackberry. These have been treated on roadsides since 2007 and there is an estimated 145 km of roadsides targeted for ongoing treatment. This includes the Enviromark Program of eleven roadsides where these weeds pose a high threat to agriculture and high value native vegetation. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | 1. High quality productive farming land is protected from incompatible development or activities | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Activities being implemented through the Mitchell 2020 Community Plan include; Land Management Rebate, National Tree day activities, Councils support of Clean up Australia day, environmental reserve action plans, support for Landcare and the Landcare FarmBlitz program. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Conserve and improve quality productive farming land and rural landscapes | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Conserve and improve quality productive farming land and rural landscapes. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Growth in local agricultural food production in urban/rural fringe areas, particularly on productive alluvial and volcanic soils | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Growth in local agricultural food production in urban/rural fringe areas, particularly on productive alluvial and volcanic soils The number of registered productive food businesses in the Shire has increased by 5% by 2019 Participation in farmers markets has increased by 10% by 2019 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Growth in local agricultural food production in urban/rural fringe areas, particularly on productive alluvial and volcanic soils. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | High quality productive farming land is protected from incompatible development or activities | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Identify and map high quality agricultural land within the Shire and incorporate into the Mitchell Planning Scheme | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Mitchell Shire Council has supported many Landcare projects over the last decade, including partnering with Landcare at the Seymour and Kilmore shows, providing office space for the South-West Goulburn Landcare Coordinator, supporting the FarmBlitz program and being a member of the South West Goulburn Landcare Network. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Rural land use and management Conserve and improve quality productive farming land and rural landscapes | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Rural Roadside Code of Practice – aims to protect the biodiversity values of the Shire’s rural roadsides and balance demands for public safety, adjacent farming practices, reduction of fire risk and provision of utility services. National Tree Day Comprehensive weed control works specifications have been developed and are used by all contractors. Training for staff and contractors on roadside vegetation management and vehicle hygiene is also provided. Vegetation surveys have been completed for majority of rural roadsides. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | The Mitchell Shire Council Economic Development and Tourism Strategy (2010) includes actions to: Proactively target potential growth industries where the Shire has a competitive advantage. Particular opportunities have been identified in the equine industry, health and education sectors, transport, logistics and warehousing, value-added agriculture, viticulture, organic farming, and in new technologies such as solar; and Undertake a review of rural lands to facilitate viable enterprises and to support potential agricultural-related tourism opportunities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Environment Strategy | Weed Control Program – Mitchell Shire Council is responsible for weed control on the land it owns or manages. Council proactively seeks funding for weed control along rural roadsides. Declared noxious weeds and environmental weeds are prioritised for control as part of an ongoing and integrated weed control program. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |