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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| ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY 2019-2027 | Theme 3.2: Invasive Species Reduce the impact of invasive species on agriculture, natural systems and the community. Targets T 3.2.1: Reduction in the coverage of declared weeds and environmental weeds on Council owned or managed land by 70% by 2027. T 3.2.2: Develop and implement an Invasive Species Program by 2027. Key Performance Indicators Invasive Species Program guidelines developed by 2019. Invasive Species Program developed by 2020. Invasive Species Program implementation 2021-2027. % invasive species reduced on crown land. % invasive species reduced on roadsides. The number of annual educational activities regarding control and eradication of invasive species. Key Implementation Mechanisms 1. Manage invasive species and their impacts on Council owned and managed land. 2. Reduce invasive species and their impacts on privately owned land engagement and responsible agency. through community enforcement by the 3. Manage invasive species and their through effective land use planning. Supporting policies and plans Pest Plant and Animal Management Plan. Roadside Weed Management Plan. Domestic Animal Management Plan. Roadside Environmental Management Plan. impacts 4. Establish and support partnerships with other agencies, community groups and education facilities to facilitate cross-boundary invasive species management. 5. Educate and empower the community, community groups and landholders about the impacts of invasive species and ways to manage them. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Support local value-adding for the region’s agricultural and mining industries. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Install spring loaded self closing taps to all drinking fountains and taps in public spaces. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | 3.3 Utilise existing developed land more efficiently to reduce the loss of habitat and productive agricultural land. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Planning scheme supports appropriate use of rural land across the municipality. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Support local production and selling of food and produce. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | The soils of the municipality underpin the local economy and it is of vital importance that this natural resource be protected. Issues of erosion, salinity and sodicity must be addressed so that the viability and sustainability of cropping and grazing is not compromised. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Utilise existing developed land more efficiently to reduce the loss of habitat and productive agricultural land. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Utilise existing developed land more efficiently to reduce the loss of habitat and productive agricultural land. (3.3) | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | • Revitalising Horsham North through concepts such as the community garden. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | • Revitalising Horsham North through concepts such as the community garden. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Encourage households to compost organic waste. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Support local production and selling of food and produce. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Encourage households to compost organic waste. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environment Sustainability Strategy | Introduce recycling systems within Council offices for major waste streams including: • Paper and cardboard • Organics • Bottles and cans • Packaging and plastics • One-sided printing | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Environmental Action Plan | Council will continue to work with community groups and the EPA to engage with residents, visitors and businesses to reduce litter items from the source. Groups such as Blue Bondi Green and Plastic Free Bronte are working to reduce single use plastics, such as straws and coffee cups, at our beaches. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Action Plan | Council will work with local businesses, government and industry stakeholders and community groups to develop and deliver programs that encourage our community to reduce the use of single use plastics. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | Deliver a regional education program via an online portal and subsidise compost bins to residents who complete the workshop | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | Deliver workshops and events which encourage the community to grow food, reduce waste through composting | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | Engaged with over 2,000 residents on food waste education | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | Provided workshops focussing on managing food waste and reducing food footprint | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | The food that we eat has a huge impact on our planet. The food sector accounts for over 20% of global greenhouse emissions, with a third of the food produced in Australia ending up in landfill. Council is working towards raising community awareness of food sustainability through encouraging the community to eat local and seasonal, reducing food waste, supporting sustainable food production, and reducing consumption of animal products. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | The food that we eat has a huge impact on our planet. The food sector accounts for over 20% of global greenhouse emissions, with a third of the food produced in Australia ending up in landfill. Council is working towards raising community awareness of food sustainability through encouraging the community to eat local and seasonal, reducing food waste, supporting sustainable food production, and reducing consumption of animal products. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | • Continue to facilitate and promote community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | Delivered the Sustainable Food Strategy action plan with a total of 4 community gardens established in this reporting period | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | • Continue to facilitate and promote community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | Compost Revolution NSW Environmental Trust Deliver a regional education program via an online portal and subsidise compost bins to residents who complete the workshop | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | Deliver workshops and events which encourage the community to grow food, reduce waste through composting | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | Delivered the Sustainable Food Strategy action plan with a total of 4 community gardens established in this reporting period | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Environmental Strategy Our Sustainable City | The food that we eat has a huge impact on our planet. The food sector accounts for over 20% of global greenhouse emissions, with a third of the food produced in Australia ending up in landfill. Council is working towards raising community awareness of food sustainability through encouraging the community to eat local and seasonal, reducing food waste, supporting sustainable food production, and reducing consumption of animal products. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |