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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVENTS & ATTRACTION STRATEGY | Other Council managed assets have also historically been used as event spaces including: • Wangaratta Aerodrome • Wangaratta Livestock Exchange | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| EVENTS & ATTRACTION STRATEGY | Venue Management of the Wangaratta Aerodrome and Wangaratta Livestock Exchange | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| EVENTS & ATTRACTION STRATEGY | Other Council managed assets have also historically been used as event spaces including: • Wangaratta Aerodrome • Wangaratta Livestock Exchange | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| EVENTS & ATTRACTION STRATEGY | Venue Management of the Wangaratta Aerodrome and Wangaratta Livestock Exchange | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| EVENTS & ATTRACTION STRATEGY | Apex Park Strategy 3.3: Upgrade facilities at Apex Park to encourage large outdoor events including; markets, trade shows, large scale public performances and food and wine festivals | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| EVENTS & ATTRACTION STRATEGY | The Rural City of Wangaratta hosts a number of regular markets and commercial or community activities on public land including the Wangaratta Farmers Market, Moyhu Market, | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| Events Funding and Support Policy Policy – CP010 | We will captivate visitor imaginations with events that savour the tastes and culture of one of Australia’s most prolific food producing regions. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mildura | Regional |
| Events in Parks Policy | Provide a drinking fountain or drinking tap | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Events in Parks Policy | Council discourages the use of balloons, plastic straws, glitter, party poppers and confetti in parks and discourages Colour Run events. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Events in Parks Policy | Plans/incentives should be developed to minimise single use packaging including coffee cups, plates and cutlery. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Events in Parks Policy | Development Assessment and Regulatory Services staff are responsible for the following: Assessing Section 68 and Development Applications in accordance with the relevant legislation Undertaking regulatory inspections, including food inspections, if needed | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Events Management Policy | 4.2 Sustainability All events organised and delivered by Council will consider the following sustainability issues in planning an event: Waste minimisation, including measures such as: avoiding over-ordering of food and printed materials; using electronic means of event promotion instead of printed material; purchasing food with minimal packaging; using recycled paper and printing doublesided to minimise paper use. Resource recovery, including provision for recycling and/or separating food waste from dry recyclables; using biodegradable items where crockery not provided etc. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| Events Management Policy | 4.2.1 Single-Use Plastic From November 2018 the following event requirements apply to all Council-run events: Single-use plastic items such as bags, plates, bowls, cups, straws, cutlery, bottled water, lids and take away food containers are not to be used, sold or distributed; All avoidable plastic packaging, including cling wrap, plastic bags or similar must not be used in the purchase, sale, distribution and transport of food or goods; | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| Events Management Policy | Plan, produce and implement events with safety as a priority by ensuring effective risk management, Work Health and Safety practices, public safety, and safe food handling procedures. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Events Management Policy | Food or beverages are not to be sold in polystyrene containers (or glass where specified). | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bourke | Regional |
| Events Management Policy | Where the event will involve the participation of temporary food stalls then they shall comply with the provisions of the relevant Food Acts of NSW and with Council’s requirements for temporary food stalls, including the requirement to have $20 million Public Liability insurance, and may be subject to inspection during the course of the event. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bourke | Regional |
| EVENTS POLICY | At Council events, fair trade products should be used where possible; sustainable fresh food should be served at the event and plastic water bottles are not to be sold or given away at an event, and alternative water sources should be provided unless for risk management or OH&S factors. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| EVENTS POLICY | Encourage and support healthy and sustainable eating and equitable access to fresh food. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| EVENTS POLICY | At Council events, fair trade products should be used where possible; sustainable fresh food should be served at the event and plastic water bottles are not to be sold or given away at an event, and alternative water sources should be provided unless for risk management or OH&S factors. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| EVENTS POLICY | At Council events, fair trade products should be used where possible; sustainable fresh food should be served at the event and plastic water bottles are not to be sold or given away at an event, and alternative water sources should be provided unless for risk management or OH&S factors. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| EVENTS POLICY | At Council events, fair trade products should be used where possible; sustainable fresh food should be served at the event and plastic water bottles are not to be sold or given away at an event, and alternative water sources should be provided unless for risk management or OH&S factors. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Events Policy | Food 28.The preparation and sale or provision of food and all food vendors must comply with Council’s requirements (including all approvals and permits) for the operation of temporary food stalls | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Events Policy | Purchasing and Procurement: Purchasing locally, using recycled or re-used goods, and catering using seasonal produce grown locally can achieve significant reductions in waste, transport and cost, as well as providing a boost to the local economy. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Events Policy | The types of events this policy applies to includes, but is not limited to: festivals, food fairs, exhibitions, sporting activities, annual themed celebrations, markets and | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Events Policy | Purchasing and Procurement: Purchasing locally, using recycled or re-used goods, and catering using seasonal produce grown locally can achieve significant reductions in waste, transport and cost, as well as providing a boost to the local economy. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Events Policy | bin locations – including co-location of general waste and recycle bins in locations such as: entrances/ exits, food & drink areas and near car parks, toilets and walkways. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Events Policy | Food 28.The preparation and sale or provision of food and all food vendors must comply with Council’s requirements (including all approvals and permits) for the operation of temporary food stalls including but not limited to: Council’s health conditions, the NSW Food Authority, the Food Act 2003, Food Regulations 2010, Council’s Food Standards Code and relevant insurances. Drop sheets, port-a-floor or a similar non-permeable, non-slip matting must be placed under all cooking and serving areas. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| EVENTS STRATEGY 2018 Р2025 QPRC Events | are relevant to QPRC’s identified tourism strengths with an emphasis on: arts and creativity, nature and outdoors, food & wine, heritage and sport/adventure and have regional value; and | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Regional |
| EVENTS STRATEGY 2018 – 2025 QPRC Events | Harvest Markets | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Regional |
| EVENTS STRATEGY 2018 Р2025 QPRC Events | Southern Harvest Farmer’s Market Queanbeyan | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Regional |